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May 11, 2026 - 10:33:56

Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports that striped bass fishing is getting better by the day with fish up to 43 inches being released. Quite a few slot fish have also been taken. Trolling mojo’s has been best for boatmen while the beach fishermen have been doing well on bunker chunks. No reports of porgies; however, there has been reports of a few fluke being caught inside the bays. Speaking of inside the bays, Phil was happy to say that there were many schoolie bass coming from all the bays.

May 04, 2026 - 10:27:44

Phil from Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle reported a push of stripers in the 30- to 35-inch range inside Northport Harbor. A mix of plugs and bait has been effective, with SP Minnows and Yo-Zuri swimmers leading the way on artificials, while bunker chunks, clams, and sandworms are producing on the bait side. A strong presence of bunker in the harbor is helping to fuel the bite and keep fish active throughout the tide cycle.

May 04, 2026 - 10:27:42

Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports very good striped bass fishing inside Huntington Bay and Cold Spring Harbor. The fish are mixed sizes ranging from 30 to 44 inches. Porgies are off to a slow start; however, that is typical for this time of year but should bust open within the next week or two. Fluke fishing opens this coming week and the shop is fully equipped for the summer flatties.

81 Fort Salonga Rd
Northport, NY 11768
phone: 631-239-1631

Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle is a family owned business opened all year and located in historic Northport Harbor on the North Shore of Long Island. Experienced and friendly fishermen work at our shop to provide customers with expert knowledge and advice to help you catch more fish. We specialize in rod and reel repairs, restorations and custom builds. We are proud of our reputation as a top rated Service Center with affordable pricing and expert results each time. Inspections are always free and our advice is often called priceless. Our Service Department repairs Inshore, Offshore and Surfcasting rods and reels. We work on all brands of equipment and keep a regular stock of most parts to get fishermen back on the water quickly. Regular maintenance cleaning is the lowest priced on the Northeast at only $10 for most reels. We accept reels from across the USA and can ship them back wherever the location. We have a custom rod shop located inside the store and stock a large variety of rods parts and blanks. We can build any type of custom rod or simply replace a tip or guide for customers. We specialize in restoring family heirlooms and vintage rods. In addition to a large selection of boat and surfcasting gear, we also stock a large selection of live and frozen baits all freshly prepared or frozen for targeting fish anywhere on Long Island including fresh and saltwater species. Stop into the Cow Harbor to hear daily fishing reports, call us, or check our website for more information.