October is shaping up to be a great month for Long Island anglers, with the fall striped bass run in full swing and plenty of quality fish being caught from one end of the island to the other. Surfcasters continue to connect with impressive bass, including several fish pushing well into the 40-inch class, while blackfish season is now open islandwide, giving anglers even more options on the water. This week’s fishing forecast comes to you from Wego Bait and Tackle in Southold, where we’ll cover the latest fishing action, regulation updates and upcoming events. Tournament season is also keeping surfcasters busy, with Mr. Poseidon’s Montauk Striper Challenge taking place this weekend, followed by the Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic at Captree the following weekend. We’ll also check in with our correspondents across Long Island, highlight some standout catches and take a look at the latest digital edition of The Fisherman. All that and more in this week’s Long Island fishing forecast!
