hot spot

Situated roughly 69 nautical miles southeast of Moriches Inlet, The Dip becomes absolutely insane when schools of yellowfin, albacore and bigeyes rise above the thermoclines to feed near the surface.

There were several guys on the embankment adjacent to the bridge, but more impressive looking were the horde of anglers on top of the bridge, all with fishing rods in hand.

This narrow passage used by tanker ships loaded with oil entering Quincy’s Fore River is loaded with stripers and acessible from shore.

Situated some 50-plus miles from the mouth of the Connecticut River, the Enfield Dam marks the first major obstruction for shad and herring as they return to their spawning grounds.

It’s a pretty inconspicuous location, but occasionally they are the ones that produce the best action.

About mid-way south between Fall River and New Bedford, the Westport River is a moderate sized bay with good flow that draws marine gamefish up from the sound all season.

From the early signs of striped bass in May on through the last few stragglers in November, Watch Hill Point provides season-long action for the shore-bound angler.

In a state known for a severe lack of public access for shore-bound anglers, the area around the mouth of the Connecticut River, on both the east and west sides, provides super opportunities for local anglers.

My first real surfcasting experiences took place atop the rocks of the three breachways located in South Country, Rhode Island: Weekapaug, Quonochontaug and Charlestown.

From panfish, bigmouths and pike to catfish, salmon and stripers, year-round action awaits anglers at this local hot spot.

This popular Long Island Sound blackfish haunt also provides fast action with porgy, striped bass, bluefish, fluke and false albacore.

Within close proximity to several boat ramps and sitting in protected waters, these Connecticut grounds are a flattie fisherman’s paradise.

Whether you’re a bait fisherman or a jigging enthusiast, the structure and drop-offs here offers a wide variety of angling action.

A happenstance cast and a fast-running striped bass open up a world of angling opportunity for this author. And maybe for you, too.

A steep rise in the seafloor makes this a top spot for catching everything from stipers to your favorite bottom fish.

Sometimes the best fishing holes are the ones right in front of you.