September 08, 2026 - 01:28:12
Ken over at Tight Lines Tackle on the South Fork reported a shot of striped bass from the sand at Ditch Plains. A good number of bluefish have also shown up around Shinnecock, Montauk and Gin Beach, adding some solid early-fall action along the South Fork beaches.
September 08, 2026 - 01:27:53
Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Southampton told me reports were a little slower over the past week, but there is still plenty going on. Shinnecock Inlet is holding a good number of bluefish running just above cocktail size, while a few tuna have been reported right outside Shinnecock as well. Farther offshore, the Coimbra area has been loaded with yellowfin, while bigeye tuna are being caught out in the canyons. Kenny also heard of a few giant tuna being encountered off Ditch Plains, adding another interesting option for crews willing to put in the time.
August 31, 2026 - 10:59:41
Ken over at Tight Lines Tackle on the South Fork reported bonito and Spanish mackerel moving along the Southampton beaches, providing good opportunities for surf anglers with small tins, epoxy jigs and other slim-profile baitfish imitations. A few striped bass have also been caught around Shinnecock Inlet, while triggerfish continue to provide another option for anglers fishing the rocks. With several different species in the mix, the South Fork is starting to show the variety anglers look forward to as September approaches.
August 31, 2026 - 10:59:12
Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Southampton reported very good fluke fishing along the south side of Montauk on Saturday, with limits and fish weighing as much as 8 pounds. Kevin Dehler fished with Dan Woods and put together a limit with fish to 21 inches along with scup, ling and sea bass, while Evan Roberts was fishing with John Skinner and also landed a sizable fluke. Closer to Shinnecock, bonito and Spanish mackerel have been showing outside the inlet. The Peconics remain loaded with porgies and blowfish, snapper blues are stacked around the creek mouths and blue claw crabbing remains solid. Fluke fishing in Shinnecock Bay has also been productive, with local sharpies recommending anglers concentrate on the muddier sections of the bay where fluke have been feeding well.
