This week’s forecast covers the latest striped bass reports from around Long Island highlighted by a strong push of fish on the North Shore, Staten Island shoreline, and inside Raritan Bay, with anglers finding success on both bloodworms and plugs going into the official opener. We’ll also detail the upcoming Belmont Lake Spring Family Fishing Festival and Fish Ageing Network workshop taking place April 18, plus touch on improving blackfish action as the spring tog bite continues to build. Our correspondents check in from around the island with the latest reports from the East End, South Shore, West End, North Shore, and beyond, while we also preview upcoming local events and fresh opportunities for captains looking for summer work in the marine industry.
