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Matt Broderick-East End

Frigid conditions have pushed most of the action toward safe ice, where anglers are finding bites from perch, pickerel, panfish…

Tony Salerno-North Shore

If you still want blackfish and bug ones at that, then you may want to head for South New Jersey…

Matt Broderick-East End

Marinas and captains across Montauk and the East End are already looking ahead to the 2026 season, with several charter…

Tom Melton-South Shore

As I penned this report, the blizzard of 2026 was slamming Long Island. And, if that is any indication as…

Matt Broderick-East End

Local shops continue to steer anglers toward reliable winter action, with Connetquot State Park leading the way for fly anglers…

Matt Broderick-East End

Winter fishing across Long Island remains a mixed but promising bag, with white perch showing in South Shore creeks and…

Matt Broderick-East End

This week’s reports reflect a full shift into winter mode across the region, with many boats wrapped up for the…

Matt Broderick-East End

As we close out the year, fishing activity across Long Island is settling into its winter rhythm. Offshore trips wrapped…

Matt Broderick-East End

Offshore action around Montauk and Block Island slowed a bit this week, but boats are still finding mixed bags of…

Matt Broderick-East End

As the season winds down across the East End, anglers are closing out the year with a mix of late-season…

Tom Melton-South Shore

January has arrived and with any kind of luck, our winter will be light as it has been in recent…

Geoff Lawrence-West End

The 2025 season closed out on a high note. The only sour note were the frigid temps and nasty winds…