October 26, 2026 - 10:15:46
Rich from Dick’s Bait and Tackle reported a pick of striped bass along the Smith Point stretch, where fish have been feeding on sand eels. The FINS stretch has also been seeing some action, with anglers finding bass when the bait and fish come together. The west jetty of Moriches Inlet continues to provide steady fishing opportunities, particularly for blackfish. Anglers working green crabs around the rocks have been connecting with tog, making the inlet a worthwhile option for those looking to get in on the bottom-fishing action.
October 26, 2026 - 10:15:36
Richie at Dick's B&T in Mastic Beach reported that after the week ago storm, action seemed to taper off a bit. This past week, there was a lot of 30 to 31-inch bass. Earlier in the week, a lot of larger fish were caught. If you want a slot size bass, now is the time. On the blackfish front, the current and weed has made action a bit difficulty. On the bright side, fishing the slower tides has produced keepers and shorts. With more stable weather coming in, the action on both should bounce back.
October 19, 2026 - 10:03:06
Rich from Dick’s Bait and Tackle reported excellent striped bass fishing from Moriches Inlet west toward Long Cove, with nearly everyone putting in the time connecting with fish. During daylight hours, diamond jigs and Savage jigs have been producing well, while poppers are also drawing strikes when fish are feeding near the surface. After dark, swimming plugs, SP Minnows, Mag Darters and Super Strike bottle plugs have been getting the job done. Rich noted that the inlet itself has been a little slower recently due to strong moon-driven currents and some troublesome weed in the water. Despite those challenges, the surrounding beaches continue to offer excellent opportunities for surfcasters looking to get in on the fall run.
October 19, 2026 - 10:02:59
In from Richie at Dick's B&T in Mastic Beach we learned of large bass hanging around the inlet, with most fish over the limit. Anglers Diamond jigging outside and along the beach have scored on slot and over size fish. Bass are feeding on smaller bait too, so epoxy jigs have accounted for action. On the blackfish front, opening day was tough due to strong tides and heavy currents. During slack water periods, the action produced a few fish. Striped bass are also back in the bay near buoy 5 and 6, and the Smith Point Bridge. Anglers tossing soft plastics have scored well.