Fishing Reports — fishing report

Brackish water has seen action with white perch and "holdover" striped bass. it’s been Pretty impressive that there have been reports of bass to 28".  Most fish have been caught on small bucktails and nightcrawlers, while targeting white perch.  No matter what the regulations are for stripers, in NY state they can be targeted in the closed season, but must be released.

On the freshwater side of the house. Fishing from the shore line, kayak, or small boat, you can find yourself chasing down some of the islands sought after trout. Most lakes on the island were stocked this past fall or early winter.

if you find yourself on a local charter boat, these boats are targeting Big winter cod right now. Many of these boats seem to be hanging around local wrecks and producing Cod, Pollock, Haddock, Jumbo Porgies and Weakfish too.

Yellow Perch can be another fun freshwater species to target in these "Slow" months. A simple float rig with a piece of a nightcrawler is all thats needed to have a good shot at them. Many of the Perch get quite fat this time of the year so be ready for a nice fight on a lighter pole.

Herring - many anglers have traded in the surf gear to catch some herring. The Herring bite can be productive up on the north shores of long island . sabiki rigs are the ideal tackel used to fish for herring