October 26, 2026 - 10:15:46
Bob from Bob’s Bait and Tackle reported a steady pick of striped bass along the Robert Moses and Cedar Beach stretches, particularly around sunrise and sunset. Diamond jigs have been producing during the daylight hours, especially when fish are feeding on smaller bait. The nighttime tides have also been giving up some bass, although the action has been a bit slower. SP Minnows, needlefish, darters, and Mag Darters have all been effective choices for anglers working the beaches after dark. Finding concentrations of bait and fishing the more productive tide stages have been the keys to getting into fish.
October 26, 2026 - 10:15:39
Bob Rose at Bob's Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor reported Saturday was a gorgeous day, and very few bass were caught. However, the earlier stages of the week saw great action on bass – inside and out. The ocean bite has been centered around bunker pods and send eel masses. Night bass action on live eels is hot, with soft plastics accounting for action too at the bridges. Blackfish action has been good at the bridges and piers inside the bay with keepers and shorts on green crabs. On the outside blackfish, with triggerfish and sea bass have all been caught. There are still plenty of blue claw crabs in the bay if you want them!
October 19, 2026 - 10:03:06
Bob from Bob’s Bait and Tackle reported a strong run of striped bass along the Robert Moses beaches, with fish reaching up to 45 inches. Democrat Point has been producing particularly well after dark, while Cedar Beach is also seeing some good shots of migrating bass. Darters, bucktails and Mag Darters have been among the most productive offerings, especially when worked around the right tides. With plenty of quality fish moving along the beachfront, surfcasters have a good opportunity to connect with some impressive stripers.
October 19, 2026 - 10:02:59
Bob Rose at Bob's Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor reported the bass action was good outside the inlet and along the beaches. Anglers had them on the troll, live bunker or Diamond Jigs. Inside, bass are taking live eels after dark, and under the bridge with soft plastics. On the blackfish front the opener was good… a lot of action, but only a handful of keepers. The shop has green crabs and clam in stock for blackfish daily.