Fishing Report

This past weekend proved to be the start of the striped bass fishing season, rental boats, party boats and private boats all caught fish from 28 to 35 inches. These fish were caught in the local waters by the Throggs Neck Bridge, The Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Eastchester Bay and down along the East River. The best bait is Jack's fresh bunker also sandworms, bloodworms and fresh clams. Depth of water is between 15 to 25 feet fishing on the bottom.

On the flounder front the water is now warming to temperatures in the 50's which is getting these flounder out of the mud. High hook still continues to be 3 or 4 fish with plenty of chum, mussels, sandworms or bloodworms.

As far as the blackfish the season closed April 30th and no one has really targeted them as of yet this year so it looks like we will be waiting for Oct. 1st. The weather is definitely improving so the coming weeks the fishing will be improving also. Make sure to get out and get your fishing in and catch a big bass.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com

PS please make sure to call in your catches or send your photos so we can tell and show everyone.

Fishing News

Ralph Perfetti and Pat Schepis caught 9 flounder in Orchard Beach on sandworms and mussels!

Breaking News

Freddy Fragano and Sons caught 6 flounder between 13-16 inches in the Orchard Beach Lagoon on worms,chum and mussels

Spring Fishing Update--Flounder and Striped Bass

The opening week of flounder season has started out on somewhat of a decent note, most anglers able to land maybe one or two flounders fishing in the shallow waters of Eastchester Bay, Orchard Beach Lagoon also in the back of Country Club in the Bronx and in the backs of the harbors of Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Greenwich. The best bait is sandworms, bloodworms, muscles and clam chum. Plenty of chum seems to be producing more flounder and stirring up the bottom gets them to awaken from the mud. Along with the flounder there has been a good amount of striped bass being caught with fish up to 28 and 29 inches have been caught in Eastchester Bay, Turtle Cove, along the East River and up and under the George Washington Bridge towards the Hudson River. The New York Striped Bass Season opens up April 15th. The Hudson River Striped Bass Season has been open since March 16th and they are also doing well there with fish between 28 and 38 inches. Best bait are sandworms, bloodworms, fresh clams and artificial lures such as rattle traps, poppers and swim baits. Jack's Bait and Tackle will be stocking fresh bunker starting April 14th. Watch for our bunker special $1 each, 6 for $5, and 12 for $10. Don't hesitate to email or call if you have any questions about what's biting and where.

See You Soon!
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com