As we approach the end of September with Oct. 1st only 3 days away all of the fishing efforts will go towards blackfish, bluefish, and fall striped bass. The porgy season is officially closed for all private boaters and anglers but still remains open for the party boat and charter boat fishing until Oct. 15th.
The blackfish season opens Oct. 1st, the store is fully stocked with all crabs and clams, the best spots for these blackfish will be Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Hens and Chicken, and Davis Island. Depth of water between 15-25ft of water is best for these fish but as the water cools off they will move deeper but that will not be until the end of October into November.
On the bluefish front they are catching bluefish between 12 and 15 pounds from the Throgs Neck Bridge to The Stepping Stone Lighthouse to the mouth of Manhassett and Hempstead Harbor. Best bait is Jack's famous fresh bunker and mackeral.
They are still catching snappers which are now on the larger side these fish are biting spearing and they are being caught all around the City Island, New Rochelle and Bronx area around the docks and beaches. Striped bass continue to feed on the live squid in Long Island Sound and to the East on fresh bunker. These fish will continue to move in as the water temperature drops and they will become larger.
As of Oct. 1, 2009 everyone will need a salt water license! You will be able to purchase these licenses at the same locations as you purchase your fresh water and hunting licenses. For further info log on to the Department of Environmental Conservation website www.dec.ny.gov
The next 60 days should be some of the best fishing as long as we get the weather because the fish school up and feed and get ready to head out of town for the winter. So make sure you get out every opportunity you can without hesitation!
See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/
Monday, September 28
Monday, September 21
Fall Fishing Report
Today Sept. 21, 2009 is the final day of summer and as the summer season ends the water temperature and the fishing is at its best. Saturday Sept. 26th will be the final day for porgy fishing on private boats, rental boats and also from the shore. After Sat. you must get on a party boat or a charter boat to be able to fish for porgies until Oct. 15th with a bag limit of 45 fish per person at least 11 inches. This past weekend porgy fishing was excellent with fish to 3 pounds being caught in 25-35ft of water in all the local areas such as Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Execution Lighthouse, Prospect and Sands Point. Best bait Jack's jumbo sandworms and jumbo bloodworms as well as Jack's famous fresh clams in and out of the shell. Also remember to use plenty of chum so you can attract and keep the fish around the boat, chumming is a must!
On the bluefish and striped bass fronts there has been 14-16 pound bluefish being caught by the Throgs Neck, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Ft. Tonten, and also by Maritine College. These fish are in between 20-40ft of water with Jack's famous fresh bunker being your best bet. They are also eating mackeral and live snapper. The striped bass have been caught on Jack's jumbo sands, Jack's famous fresh bunker(preferably the head) and Jack's fresh clams. There are some live squid in the sound so some of these big stripers are eating the live squid. Early morning or late evening is the best bet for these striped bass which are now starting to come back into the Long Island Sound. I can not emphasize enough that the next 60 days of fishing is best here in the Western Long Island Sound. So please make sure to get out and enjoy every nice from now till then.
A small note: blackfish season will open Thursday Oct. 1st and Jack's will be carrying a full line of crabs and clams including green crabs, fiddler crabs, Asian crabs, and white crabs.
See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/
On the bluefish and striped bass fronts there has been 14-16 pound bluefish being caught by the Throgs Neck, Stepping Stone Lighthouse, Ft. Tonten, and also by Maritine College. These fish are in between 20-40ft of water with Jack's famous fresh bunker being your best bet. They are also eating mackeral and live snapper. The striped bass have been caught on Jack's jumbo sands, Jack's famous fresh bunker(preferably the head) and Jack's fresh clams. There are some live squid in the sound so some of these big stripers are eating the live squid. Early morning or late evening is the best bet for these striped bass which are now starting to come back into the Long Island Sound. I can not emphasize enough that the next 60 days of fishing is best here in the Western Long Island Sound. So please make sure to get out and enjoy every nice from now till then.
A small note: blackfish season will open Thursday Oct. 1st and Jack's will be carrying a full line of crabs and clams including green crabs, fiddler crabs, Asian crabs, and white crabs.
See You Soon!
Big John
http://www.jacksbaitandtackle.com/
Thursday, September 10
Fishing Report
Today on Sept. 10th 2009 all the boats private, rental and party boats were all unable to get out due to the North East winds blowing 20-30mph but fear not Sat., Sun., and all next week look to be beautiful weather so everybody will be able to get out. The North East winds have blown in the porgies and bluefish right here in the local areas around Hart's Island, Execution Lighthouse, Pea Island, Huckleberry Island, Davis Island, The CBS tower, Throgs Neck Bridge, Stepping Stone Lighthouse and Little Neck Bay.
On the porgy front there is no problem catching your limit on your private boats or the rental boats at 10 fish per person 10 and a half inches or on the party boats 45 fish 11in per person. Best bait is Jack's jumbo sandworms, jumbo blood worms, fresh clams and frozen squid. The depth of water is 15-20ft. in all the local areas. On the bluefish front fish from 8-14 pounds are being caught behind Execution Lighthouse, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and also in Hempstead Harbor and Manhassett Harbor. Best bait is Jack's fresh bunker.
Striped bass fishing has also come back some with guys along the shoreline and in shallow water catching keeper size bass from 28-34 inches caught all on Jack's jumbo sandworms, fresh bunker or fresh clams. The striper fishing will continue to get better for the fall run as the water temperature begins to drop.
The porgy fishing is at its peek right now and will continue to do well until the closing day for private boats, rental boats and for shore fishermen until Sept. 26th. You will be able to fish on Sept. 26th after this date you will need to get on a party boat and will be able to keep the 45 fish 11in limit until Oct. 15th.
Oct. 1st will be the opening day for blackfish and the store will be stocked with the different variety of crabs, fiddler, green, Asian etc.
As we get closer to the end of the summer the cooler temperatures will drop the water temperatures and in turn the fall fishing will become red hot! So make sure to take advantage of this upcoming fantastic fall fishing season these upcoming months are known for being the best of the year.
See You Soon
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
On the porgy front there is no problem catching your limit on your private boats or the rental boats at 10 fish per person 10 and a half inches or on the party boats 45 fish 11in per person. Best bait is Jack's jumbo sandworms, jumbo blood worms, fresh clams and frozen squid. The depth of water is 15-20ft. in all the local areas. On the bluefish front fish from 8-14 pounds are being caught behind Execution Lighthouse, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and also in Hempstead Harbor and Manhassett Harbor. Best bait is Jack's fresh bunker.
Striped bass fishing has also come back some with guys along the shoreline and in shallow water catching keeper size bass from 28-34 inches caught all on Jack's jumbo sandworms, fresh bunker or fresh clams. The striper fishing will continue to get better for the fall run as the water temperature begins to drop.
The porgy fishing is at its peek right now and will continue to do well until the closing day for private boats, rental boats and for shore fishermen until Sept. 26th. You will be able to fish on Sept. 26th after this date you will need to get on a party boat and will be able to keep the 45 fish 11in limit until Oct. 15th.
Oct. 1st will be the opening day for blackfish and the store will be stocked with the different variety of crabs, fiddler, green, Asian etc.
As we get closer to the end of the summer the cooler temperatures will drop the water temperatures and in turn the fall fishing will become red hot! So make sure to take advantage of this upcoming fantastic fall fishing season these upcoming months are known for being the best of the year.
See You Soon
Big John
www.jacksbaitandtackle.com
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