Celtic Quest Fleet

Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports that the Celtic Grace is now situated in Mattituck and is sailing for blackfish, sea bass and porgies every day weather permitting at 7 a.m. to 2 pm. This past Saturday was the first trip of the fall season with excellent fishing for jumbo porgies and knot head black sea bass. On Sunday, the first day of blackfish season, it was plenty more porgies and sea bass along with a fair showing of blackfish. The water temperature is still in the sixties which needs to cool down a bit more for primetime togging. Back in the home base of Port Jefferson, the Celtic Quest continues their assault on the current porgy and black sea bass population. There are loads of fish on every drop the Celtic Quest made this week. At times, the scup played hard to get while other times it was lock and load. It should be an exciting fall run at both locations. With that said, be sure to make your reservations online at the Celtic Quest Fishing website and enjoy some fantastic bottom fishing.

Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports nearly all trips post the Nor’easter has resulted in magnificent porgy fishing with most patrons catching as many as they like, keeping a few and releasing the rest. Plenty of jumbo black sea bass and some quality weakfish are also in the mix. The porgy fishing should remain consistent until a significant change in water temperatures have them exiting the Sound and the blackfish chewing at their prime. Reservations for your spot at the rail can be arranged online at the Celtic Quest fishing website.