We’re officially in the late-season stretch as striped bass fishing shifts to catch-and-release only, while opportunities still remain for sea bass and blackfish aboard a handful of party boats across Long Island and beyond. We cover where you can still get on sea bass, the final days of blackfish in the NY Bight, and extended tog options in New Jersey with tips from Capt. Tom Daffin. This week also includes final Dream Boat and Coastal Kayak Clash standings, and news of a new NY State freshwater white perch record. Add in a preview of the upcoming glossy, last-minute gift ideas from White Water Outfitters, Capt. Al Lorenzetti’s latest weakfish story, a full slate of January fishing shows, and reports from around the map—from Viking and King Cod to Captain Lou’s offshore wreck trips—and it’s another packed episode heading into the holidays.
