Tabletop
There are always a few spots that fall by the wayside as the years pass on, and one of them is the Tabletop.
Hot Spots
North Rip, Block Island, RI
Like a big bull’s-eye, Block Island sits smack in the middle of the Northeast’s striped bass and bluefish migration pattern.
Marine Parkway Bridge
Spanning the western complex of Jamaica Bay from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to Fort Tilden in the Rockaways, the Marine Parkway Bridge, also known as the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, sets the stage for some fine all around action on a variety of species through the course of the season.
Lake Ashroe
A recent addition in 2017 to the 16,447-acre Stokes State Forest is Lake Ashroe, and the newcomer is delivering, as it had in the past under private ownership, excellent open water angling.
12th Month Stripers
This month’s Hot Spot installment is a little different than the usual ones you’ll see as it doesn’t cover a single local spot to go fish.
Nissequogue River
This past February I headed up to Terminal Tackle in Kings Park to pick John Richy’s brain regarding the tidal reaches of the Nissequogue River.
Twin Capes Ferry
On June 15, 2018 an 11-month project was completed when the State of Delaware sank the Twin Capes, a ferry boat that once served the Cape May/Lewes run across Delaware Bay.
Seaside Park, Waterford, CT
An excellent location with a variety of angling opportunities for both shore and boat anglers alike.
The Breach at Old Inlet
I haven’t seen an aerial shot yet but my understanding is the breach/old inlet got much bigger.
Dog Lump
A certain little spot packs a big bite in South Jersey.
The Narrow River, Narragansett, RI
A great surf spot to hit in the fall or when a big storm is brewing out front.
Rockaway Reef
The Rockaway Artificial Reef turns an impressive 44 years old this year and holds the title of being the first artificial reef in New York State waters.
Hatchett Reef, CT
Hatchett Reef, also known as Four Mile River Reef, is a very fishy place. Located at 41.2684° x 72.2665°, it’s marked by red N “6” on its south end and green C “1” on its north end.
Throgs Neck Bridge
Spanning between Queens and the Bronx, the Throgs Neck Bridge may be better known for its traffic jams and ongoing road construction, but for anglers the reality is that the bridge and its surrounding waters provide excellent potential for tangling with some of our most popular inshore gamefish.
17 Fathom Bank
Nestled on the upper west end of the Mud Hole, 17 Fathoms is always mentioned by the top captains throughout the year.
Tuna “East of Chatham”
Quite often you’ll see the reference to “East of Chatham” when reading the offshore fishing reports in regards to summer bluefin tuna.
