June 15, 2026 - 10:39:12
We started off this week’s report with a call to Chris over at Bayonne Bait and Tackle who told us that early morning fishermen caught a few keeper bass and caught and released some trophy fish, mainly on eels, bunker and worms. A few weakfish were also caught around the Statue of Liberty and some cocktails also were caught on metal. Lastly he told us fluke fishing was also decent with some keepers to 22 inches taken from the warmer waters of the back bay. Overall it was the first time this year that the big four all showed up on the same day.
June 08, 2026 - 11:15:36
Chris from Bayonne Bait and Tackle said some mixed sized blues ranging from cocktails to slammers moved into the waters around Bayonne and were giving anglers some good action, On the fluke fishing front most of the better fishing has been on the New York side of the bay. Speaking for fluke fishing the shop is taking part in a tackle shop fluke contest called the “Battle of the Shops Fluke Contest” which started in June 1 and run until the fluke season closes in September. Besides Bayonne B &T, Bernie’s B &T in Brooklyn; Keyport Basin Tackle; Great Kills B &T and the Reel Seat will also be participating in the contest that allows fluke caught anywhere the coast to be entered. First prize at each shop is $200 and second place is $50 plus numerous other prizes.
