Incoming fishing reports

Sergio Dechiari caught a 32 pound striped bass on fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor yesterday

Jack Delbene caught a 40 pound striped bass in rye Playland on Fresh Bunker on his boat the Masterbaiter

The Daybreak fishing boat caught a 53 pound striped bass between Hempstead Harbor and Matinicock on their night fishing trip last night

The Run Off fishing boat out of City Island checks in with: Sunday night the run off limited out on bass 10 bass were landed 8 released all on World Famous Jack's bunker chunks the 10 keepers were all in the 20 to 30 lbs. range, the pool winner was 33lbs there are a few night dates still available in the next 3 weeks.

The Island Current checks in with:
Night fish have been nothing short of spectacular. Some notable catches include Andy Locksmith 31 lb, Mike DiNome 36 lb, Miguel Calderon 44 lb, Josh Rogers 37 lb. Last night, 6/9, Capt. Brendan limited out the entire boat on Striped bass, keeping only their limit and throwing fish back. Most night seeing anywhere from 15 to 50 keeper bass, with 200 plus bluefish mixing in for excitement. The fishing has been super! Rich, the bite is ON!!!!! Using close to 600 pieces of fresh bunker a day, fresh bait, quality gear, the cream of the crop for party / charter fishing.

Starting this Thursday, 6/12 (8 AM everyday) ISLAND CURRENT II PORGY EXPRESS!!!!

Happy Hump Day Fishing Report

Striped bass is doing excellent everyday someone is weighing a 31 pounder 25 pounder etc so there are plenty of striped bass being caught all on fresh bunker. They are catching them behind Execution Lighthouse, Hempstead Harbor and by bouy 42 in water depth of 30-50 ft. Be sure to look for structure on the bottom that is where these fish are hanging out. This run will continue for the month of June into July. Also all the bluefish you want are being caught anywhere in the long island Sound around Execution Lighthouse, Hempstead Harbor, the bridges, Manhassett Bay they are being caught on fresh bunker. For the porgie catchers there are plenty of porgies up by Matinicock, Bayville and Oyster Bay 1-2 pound fish are being caught most are limiting out fish being caught on bloodworms, sandworms and clams. Chumming is a must to keep the fish around your boat in water depth of 20-40ft. Also look for a structure or rocks etc. Fluke be caught off all the points Prospect, Sands, Mantinicock, Bayville, Gangway Rock, Harts Islandc the blouses, the barges and bridges caught by drifting with spearing, squid and sand eels in 15-20 ft they are getting the big flatties for every 10 fish there are 2 keepers over 20 1/2 in.
Also some surprise catches of sea bass while fishing for porgies have been reported! The weather is going to be great! The fishing is good! And Jack's bait as always is fresh! So come on down and see Big John and The Boys Soon!

~Big John

Kick Off to June Weekend Pictures

check out the catches of the weekend in the Photo Gallery!

The Mazella Twins caught their first bass on fresh bunker around Hart's Island

Dominick Ferrara caught 40 pound bass with his son John who caught a 30 pound bass on Jack's fresh bunker in Hempstead Harbor

Andre Cabrera and Joe prag caught a 38 pound bass on fresh bunker in Larchmont

~Big John