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April 21, 2025 - 06:30:26

Phil from Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle reported more bait has been showing up inside Northport Harbor in the forms of spearing and bunker. This has triggered some stripers to start feeding on the inside. For the most part, the action has been after dark for the shore crew and the fish have been hitting NLBNs, Storm Shads and SP Minnows.

April 21, 2025 - 06:30:23

Luke of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports the main body of stripers are well west of the harbor and should be right out in front in a week or two. There are a few holdovers available along the backside of Huntington Harbor with Storm or Tsunami `shads producing best. The flounder and blackfish bites remains picky, but the focus is now on fluke and porgies.

April 14, 2025 - 09:04:21

Phil from Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle reported a slower week than the last with striper surf action in the harbors. Some of those who braved the conditions still got out and picked away at fish to 31 inches but it was a tougher bite than last week due to the colder temperatures and the wind.

April 14, 2025 - 09:04:18

Luke of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports hearing of a few small stripers in the back bays and harbors which are opting for soft plastics. A few fish are also slamming XP Minnow and SP Minnow plugs. Luke knew of one shop regular who had two keeper blackfish and releasing 3 shorts. The fish were taken on both fresh clams and green crabs from a wreck in 100 feet of water. No report of flounder.

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.