Fishing Report

On the final week of the summer 2008 the porgy fishing is at its best with large porgies being caught local by Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hen and Chicken, Buoy 2 off New Rochelle, Prospect Point, Sands Point, and Matinicock Point, anchoring up and chumming is probably the best bet in 15 to 20 feet of water with sandworms, clams and bloodworms. These porgies are hiding from the bluefish which are also being caught in all of these same areas. The bluefish love the fresh bunker and they are catching them in the 6-10 pound range with some up to 12 pounds. As the water gets cooler the larger striped bass will mix in with these bluefish and will be back for their fall run.

Blackfish season opens Oct. 1 and it looks to be a good one with some nice size blackfish already being caught with the porgies. Fiddler crabs, green crabs, fresh clams and Asian crabs will be in stock by the end of September.

Don't let the weather fool you this is the best time to get out and fish so make sure to get out there and come in to see me Big John and The Boyz for all of your fishing needs!

See You Soon!
*Big John*