May 11, 2026 - 10:34:01
From WeGo Bait & Tackle up on the North Fork, they told me striped bass up to 20 pounds have been holding inside the creeks along the Peconic Bay side. After dark, anglers are catching fish on smaller Mag Darters and SP Minnows. Porgies are being taken over at Cedar Beach in Southold on clam and sandworm baits, while the Greenport docks are also seeing a mix of porgies and smaller fluke.
May 11, 2026 - 10:33:56
Craig from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold reports good porgy fishing along Jessup Neck and Noyack Bay. The first weakfish of the season showed up this week along with a few fluke and jumbo sea bass. The shop is now open every day at 6 a.m. In addition, all tuna and shark bait and tackle is available with the tuna due to break open any day now.
May 04, 2026 - 10:27:44
From WeGo Bait and Tackle on the North Fork, reports indicate porgies are beginning to show at Cedar Beach in Southold. Bloodworms, sandworms, and clams are all producing. In addition, stripers to around 20 pounds have been reported from points and creek mouths along the north side of the bay on darters and minnow-style plugs.
May 04, 2026 - 10:27:39
Craig from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold reports a slow start in the Peconic’s; however, the fishing will take off again and become hot and heavy as soon as the water temperatures raise a few more degrees. The shop is open every day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
