The 2026 spring striped bass run has continued to produce strong action across Long Island, with anglers reporting steady catches from the western bays all the way east through Moriches and the Peconics. Consistent schools of migratory fish, widespread bunker pods, and favorable conditions have combined to create one of the more productive spring runs seen in recent seasons. From surfcasters working bucktails and swimming plugs to back-bay anglers throwing topwater lures, the bite has remained solid with quality fish showing throughout the region.
