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New England Video Fishing Forecast March 28, 2024

Blackfish Season Opens April 1 in CT, RI, and MA Tog season opens April 1 across southern New England, and even though we usually don’t see consistent fishing for a few more weeks, there has been lots of excitement among anglers ahead of the opener. Wild swings in the weather over the last week have made for some tough bites, but we have some tricks for keeping the rod bent through these weeks of transition.

 

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Norwalk Fishing Reports

Report by Fisherman's World

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

I spoke to Rich at Fisherman’s World who said that local fishing has been good and will only get better as the month wears on. Striped bass, mostly schoolies to 30-inch class fish have spread out th... More

Milford Fishing Reports

Report by Bobby J's

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Bobby J’s said although fishing has been pretty good over the last month we’ve reached the point of the year where it will only get better and better. Striped bass action tends to occupy the time o... More

Madison Fishing Reports

Report by Captain Morgan's Bait and Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Captain Morgan’s emailed over their report to say, “The long and short of it is striped bass, blueback herring, alewives and hickory shad are in marine waters and freshwater has plenty of trout, lar... More

Clinton Fishing Reports

Report by Rock and Roll Charters

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Captain TJ Karbowksi at Rock and Roll Charters said he and his crew were gearing up for the season ahead and were very excited to start fishing on May 18. TJ has been booking charters steadily over th... More

Westbrook Fishing Reports

Report by Black Hall Outfitters

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Matt from Black Hall Outfitters emailed over their report to say, “Warm temperatures have kicked off some solid fishing in recent weeks. In saltwater, anglers are having luck with holdover striped ba... More

Old Saybrook Fishing Reports

Report by Reel Cast Charters

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Captain Mike Roy at Reel Cast Charters said he and his crew were fired up to get their season started during the first week of April. He was fresh off a successful weekend at the CT Fishing and Outdoo... More

Middletown Fishing Reports

Report by Fishin’ Factory 3

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Andrew at Fishin’ Factory 3 said that fishing during the month of April is usually pretty reliable so long as the river is fairly clean and not blown out. The mouth of the river is generally the fir... More

Niantic Fishing Reports

Report by Black Hawk

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Heather at The Blackhawk office reports, “We had a great weekend at the CT Fishing and Hunting show at Mohegan Sun! It was so great to talk to everyone, meet some new friends, and give away hundreds... More

Report by Hillyer's Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Ed at Hillyer’s Bait and Tackle said that his customers are breaking out of their cabin fever as more local options come alive with the season. He expects the local schoolies to spread out and to be... More

Report by J&B Tackle

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

J&B told me the opportunities for local action were starting to open up. The school striped bass bite is usually the most popular thing going close to home. The winter flounder and blackfish seasons o... More

New London Fishing Reports

Report by AW Marina

March 25, 2024 - 10:21:09

Karen and Jeff were not available to take our call on Sunday, but if past history can be expected to repeat itself, the crew of AW Marina will be available for bait and other needs starting around Apr... More