Bob’s Bait and Tackle-South Shore
Bob Rose at Bob’s Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor reported the only game in town is stripers and anglers…
Long Island, Metro NY
Tragic Passing Of NJ Fly Icon Bob Popovics
On the morning of November 1, 2024, legendary New Jersey fly tier and surf angler Bob Popovics passed away at…
Geoff Lawrence-West End
Blackfish season is coming to a merciful end this week and the consensus is that it was one of the…
2025 Black Sea Bass Measures To Be Decided In December
From December 9-12, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet at the Westin Annapolis at 100 Westgate Circle in…
Combs Bait and Tackle-West End
I spoke to Bill Witchey at Combs Bait and Tackle in Amityville and blackfishing remained lackluster with dismal activity. Bass…
Year-End Edition Of The Fisherman
This is the final printed issue of The Fisherman Magazine for 2024. For weekly web reports and a Thursday video…
Black Bottom Charters-West End
Capt. Tom Fish of Black Bottom Charters in Seaford said that starting on May 9th fluke will be the primary…
Editor’s Log: ’24 Recap And ’25 To Come
As the 2024 fishing season comes to a close on Long Island, it’s time to reflect on what was an…
Capt. Lou Fleet-West End
Capt. Mike Danon of the Capt. Lou Fleet on the Nautical Mile in Freeport told me that the tilefish expedition…
Sea Rogue Charters-West End
Capt. Bob Schmitt of Sea Rogue Charters in Freeport told me that blackfish activity remained slow, slow, and slower. Starting…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – December 16, 2021
Striper Season Closes Last Minute Holiday Gifts The season is winding down fast but that doesn’t mean the fishing…
Matt Broderick-East End
The East End bite is steadily building as more fish push east and local waters begin to warm. From Shinnecock…
Marlena’s Yacht Club-East End
Over at Marlena’s Yacht Club, the crew reports they’re already ramping up for what is shaping up to be another…
Star Island Yacht Club-East End
Mike from Star Island Yacht Club echoed that same optimism, noting that after a long winter, the marina is ready…
West Lake Marina-East End
Down at West Lake Marina, staff highlighted a full slate of services available for both returning customers and new slip…
Montauk Anglers Club-East End
Will from the Montauk Anglers Club said that preparations are already well underway for a full slate of 2026 tournaments,…
