October 26, 2026 - 10:15:46
Bryce from White Water Outfitters reported some good shots of striped bass along the ocean beaches east of Shinnecock Inlet, as well as around the bridge. The action has been coming in waves, with anglers finding quality fish when the bass move through. Bluefish in the 8- to 10-pound range have also been running along the beaches, adding some excitement to the fall surf fishing. For anglers looking to target blackfish, both the east and west jetties have been producing tog. Green crabs fished on jigs have been doing the trick around the rocky structure, making the inlet a solid option for both bass and blackfish fishermen.
October 26, 2026 - 10:15:36
Bryce from White Water Outfitters in Hampton Bays reported that a few giant bluefin tuna have been roaming the inshore grounds, providing some excitement for anglers keeping an eye on the offshore scene. Closer to home, striped bass are still setting up inside Shinnecock Inlet, where live eels and spot have been producing fish. Anglers working the inlet's deeper channels and current-swept areas have been finding opportunities when the bass are feeding. Blackfish action continues on the local reef structure, with green crabs accounting for a pick of tog. Sea bass fishing has also been productive on the 12-Mile Reef, along with other pieces of bottom located approximately 5 to 12 miles offshore. With bass, blackfish, sea bass, and even bluefin tuna in the area, anglers have a variety of late-fall opportunities to choose from when the weather cooperates.
October 19, 2026 - 10:03:09
Bryce from White Water Outfitters in Hampton Bays reported a solid striped bass bite along the ocean beaches stretching east from Shinnecock Inlet. Darters, bottle plugs and SP Minnows have been producing quality fish, particularly when anglers locate feeding bass along the shoreline. Some striped bass are also still holding inside Shinnecock Inlet, giving anglers additional opportunities around the moving water. The blackfish bite has been solid from the rocks on both sides of the inlet, with green crabs proving effective. False albacore are also continuing to make appearances around Shinnecock Inlet, providing some fast-paced action when schools move within casting range.
October 19, 2026 - 10:02:55
Bryce from White Water Outfitters in Hampton Bays reported that striped bass are still being picked away at inside Shinnecock Inlet, with live eels producing fish for anglers working the moving water. Some pods of bait have also been holding striped bass along the nearby ocean beaches, offering additional opportunities when the fish become active. Meanwhile, the Shinnecock Reef is starting to see a pick of blackfish, with green crabs doing the trick. As the season progresses and water temperatures continue to fall, the local bottom structure should remain worth checking.
