Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle

Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports striper fishing has become steady outside of the bays and harbors with fish to 20 pounds slamming natural baits such as worms, clam and bunker chunks. Trolling Mojo’s or jigging flutter jigs are also producing at times, however natural baits will produce most consistent at the present time. There are still some small school fish smacking small plugs and soft baits during the early morning hours. Reports of bluefish are rumored with fish in the 2 to 3-pound class. Some porgies are being taken in shallow water outside of LIPA in 15 to 20 feet of water. The scup are in small pods and you must hunt them down and chum for the best action. No one has attempted to flounder fish this week.

Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports striper fishing has become steady outside of the bays and harbors with fish to 20 pounds slamming natural baits such as worms, clam and bunker chunks. Trolling Mojo’s or jigging flutter jigs are also producing at times, however natural baits will produce most consistent at the present time. There are still some small school fish smacking small plugs and soft baits during the early morning hours. Reports of bluefish are rumored with fish in the 2 to 3-pound class. Some porgies are being taken in shallow water outside of LIPA in 15 to 20 feet of water. The scup are in small pods and you must hunt them down and chum for the best action. No one has attempted to flounder fish this week.

Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports stripers have moved out of the shallows and are now starting to be taken in the 20 to 25 foot depths. Deep diving plugs and natural baits have been working best. Due to the lousy weather conditions this week, reports have been lacking. On the fresh water scene, there’s still a few trout being taken at the local lakes and inside the Nissequogue River.