October 05, 2026 - 10:48:58
Ken over at Tight Lines Tackle on the South Fork reported incredible surf fishing from Monday through Saturday morning. The action initially developed in the inlet, where fish into the upper 40-inch range were caught. Bass to 51 inches were also reported around the Ponquogue Bridge. Both morning and evening periods produced action, with larger fish showing consistently through the week.
October 05, 2026 - 10:48:38
Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Southampton reported striped bass feeding on the surface in the Gut out of Orient. Albies were also reported around high water on Friday in Shinnecock, while Peconic Bay continues to produce blowfish and porgies. The shop has green crabs in stock for anglers preparing for blackfish season.
September 28, 2026 - 10:42:48
Ken over at Tight Lines Tackle on the South Fork reported hearing of some stripers caught before the storm off the Point in Montauk, with bucktails producing fish. He said the beaches on the East End were hit hard during the nor’easter, so anglers should expect some changes in structure and access. Once the water settles, those newly formed cuts, bars and troughs could become productive areas as the fall migration continues.
September 28, 2026 - 10:42:27
Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Southampton told me the beaches on the East End took a hard hit during the storm. He is optimistic that the cooler water brought in by the nor’easter will help push more stripers into the area as the fall run continues. Kenny is fully stocked with the tackle anglers need to fish the beaches and inlets throughout the fall.
