April 15, 2024 - 09:17:59
I spoke with Rich at Fishermans World who said local striper fishing was still the main draw for most folks making their way into the shop. Fish are still mainly coming from inside the rivers coves and harbors although a few anglers have reported catching fish out front on the beaches adjacent to those areas. The bulk of the bass are school-sized but there have been some better fish, up to 35-inches mixed in. There is a good amount of small bait inside the harbor and most of the fish seem to be keyed in on that. For that reason, small soft plastics and swimming plugs continue to be the best bet if youre looking to tangle with some linesiders. There were several reports of spring blackfish limits that came in over the course of the days with better conditions. Tog were coming from shallow water and falling to both sandworms and clams. A few anglers were looking to complete the spring slam by catching a winter flounder after theyd finished their blackfish limits but so far, they hadnt heard of anyone who could complete the striper/blackfish/winter flounder trifecta. Freshwater fishing was the focus for many of their customers this week as the trout harvest season opened over the weekend. The Saugatuck Reservoir is open again and a few anglers were headed up there. The Mianus, Mill, Norwalk and Saugatuck Rivers have all been fishing well despite being high. Traditional baits like Rapalas, Rooster Tails, small spoons, shiners and worms are all taking their share of fish and the fish is loaded up with trout tackle and bait.
April 15, 2024 - 09:17:59
Talked with Tyler at Fishermans World in Norwalk who said the DEEP did a fantastic job of stocking trout in local rivers including the Mianus River, Saugatuck River, Norwalk River, and Mill River in Fairfield. Action has been superb in these flowages with stockies hitting just about every standard lure and bait including Mepps Spinners, Roostertails, Kastmasters, Phoebes, and Power Bait, the latter either bounced along bottom or drifted under a float. Water temperature in bass ponds is rising slowly, and local bass anglers are beginning to see largemouths in close to shore. Milder daytime temperatures forecasted for the next two weeks should urge more bass into shallow water. Tyler also reminded readers that Fishermans World carries Aquarion Water Company fishing permits for Saugatuck Reservoir which opened April 13. Cost is $10 for a day permit, $30 for a seasons pass.
April 08, 2024 - 10:53:08
Not many people seem interested in trout in lakes and ponds, probably because of unpleasant weather, but interest in local rivers is high according to Rich at Fishermans World in Norwalk. Lots of people are hitting stocked flowages, the Mianus River and Mill River in Fairfield being among the most popular. Drifted worms seem the most productive approach, but Roostertails and tiny Kastmasters are also catching a fair share of fish. Rich reminded readers that Saugatuck Reservoir opens April 13 and that Fishermans World carries Aquarion Water Company fishing permits. Cost is $10 for a day permit, $30 for a seasons pass.
April 08, 2024 - 10:52:53
I spoke with Max at Fishermans World who told me not much had changed over the course of the week but that wasnt really a bad thing. The resident stripers are spread out and fishing has been pretty consistent. The harbor, and the local rivers have fish throughout and both bait and artificials have worked well. The most popular bait has been sandworms but chunks are taking a few fish as well. For anglers throwing lures soft plastics are usually most popular but smaller swimming plugs and jerk baits account for plenty of action too. Daiwa SP Minnows and small Bombers have been good choices over the last couple weeks. Customers are gearing up to blackfish but they hadnt heard any positive reports at the shop yet. They expect that to change as more boats head to their slips for the season. That said they have plenty of tog tackle on hand including jigs and rigs as well as plenty of sandworms. They will start taking orders this week for half bushels of green crabs for anyone looking to target tog. Trout fishing is good and they expect an increase in in interest from customers heading out for the put and take opener this coming Saturday. The Mianus, Mill, Norwalk and Saugatuck Rivers have all been fishing well despite their swollen water levels. Traditional baits like Rapalas, Rooster Tails, small spoons, shiners and worms are all taking their share of fish and the fish is loaded up with trout tackle and bait.
