October 12, 2026 - 10:37:54
The crew at WeGo Bait and Tackle on the North Fork reported that striped bass are being caught along the Sound-facing beaches, with some smaller bluefish in the 2- to 3-pound range mixed into the action. Bonito are still hanging around in certain areas from Orient west toward Cutchogue, although there have been no recent reports of false albacore. Some weakfish have also been caught from beaches along the eastern North Fork, adding another species to the fall mix. With blackfish season now open, the shop is anticipating a strong start to the fishery as anglers begin working the area's rocky shoreline structure and nearshore pieces. Green crabs have been in short supply, but the shop expects to have them back in stock by the middle of the week.
October 12, 2026 - 10:37:43
Craig from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold reports excellent fishing inside and outside the bay. Porgies continue to hold the fort around Shelter Island with the Green Lawns producing porgies, blowfish, kingfish and some nice black sea bass for those anglers employing worms, clam and squid. There are still some small weakfish being taken by Roses Grove, east of Jessup Neck and in Noyack Bay with squid strips and sandworms catching the weakies on high/low rigs. Fishing in Gardiners Bay and Block Island Sound has been producing some good fishing for jumbo porgies and knot head black sea bass using jigs and baited high/low rigs with clams. False albacore and green bonito have also been popping up under the birds at times with olive Epoxy Jigs nabbing the duo. Striped bass and bluefish are being taken in the Plum Gut, Sluiceway and the Race on bucktails and diamond jigs. Blackfish should be off to a good start along the shallow waters north of Plum Island on green crabs.
October 05, 2026 - 10:48:58
From WeGo Bait and Tackle on the North Fork, they reported that striped bass fishing came on strong during the nor’easter. Good action developed along the North Fork and continued all the way out toward Orient. Bucktails and tins were productive choices during the windy conditions, and a nice shot of weakfish was mixed in with the bass as well. The shop is also preparing for the upcoming blackfish season and will have green crabs available.
October 05, 2026 - 10:48:48
Craig from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold reports fishing blew wide open after the storm with great striped bass fishing once again from Plum Gut to the Race. Bucktails and skirts fished on a 3x3 rig is the way to go with plenty of slot fish around to catch your boat limit if you desire. Plenty of mixed size bluefish can also be found in the same vicinity as the stripers with diamond jigs answering the call. There are also some green bonito and Spanish mackerel mixing in with the blues while false albacore has been spotty. Porgies and black sea bass have been plentiful at the reefs while inside the bay, porgies, weakfish, kingfish and blowfish are there for the asking sucking down worms, clams and squid strips. Solo shots at jumbo black sea bass can be had east of Gardiners Island and at Pigeons Rip. Fluke fishing remains excellent for anglers targeting the Frisbee and Cartwright Grounds south of Montauk Point. Yellowfin and big eye tuna are lighting up the canyons, while bluefin tuna are all over the place at the 20 and 30 Fathom Curves. The shop is ready for the blackfish season and will have green crabs in stock all season, while hermit and white crabs can be ordered by request.
