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3 days ago | 
thefisherman.com | Jamie Golden |Jeff Sullivan |Tony DUrso |Matt Broderick
Fishing plastics on top can add a new level of realism to your topwater game. I had to pinch myself, looking eastward along the mostly deserted beach. The late morning sun glistened off the brilliant white curl, not much of a wave, but a long rolling arc topping impossibly clear water. So clear, and warmer than usual, that the scene could easily be mistaken for a Caribbean turquoise coastline. But the reality, while beautiful in its own right, was a South County, Rhode Island backdrop.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jenni Ackerman
VIDEOStriper fishermen, the season you’ve been waiting for is here once again! And right on schedule the stripers are moving right in.in the west and moving east with the best reports coming from Raritan, Jamaica and the western North Shore harbors. Remember, the regulations this year are 1 fish per person from 28 to 31 inches. The season will also run until December 15th. On the tog, fishing is improving a lot for boats fishing the South Shore reefs and wrecks.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE) has been funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to provide education and outreach to New York’s for-hire fishing fleet as they transition to mandatory electronic reporting as of January 2025.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course” (ABC), beginning at 8:30am on Saturday 3 May 2025 at Port of Egypt Marine in Southold. ABC is approved by NY State and is the finest course available for boaters to comply with the NY state boater education law*, as it provides essential information for new boaters or a great brush up for experienced boaters. The course is also approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
As waters warm, one of New York’s most beloved fish – the striped bass – is returning to our waters. Stripers are a favorite among New York anglers for their large size and impressive strength. Plus, the striped bass is New York’s o-fish-ally recognized state saltwater fish! You can have success striper fishing whether you’re in a boat, on the bank, or with a fly rod in your hand.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Jeff Sullivan |Tony DUrso |Matt Broderick |Tony Salerno
A short list of back bay striper baits that you might not have in your bag!When I think of spring, I think of one thing: back bay stripers. Let’s be honest, we all love seeing topwaters getting blasted from below, but the spring is special, because we can do it on a light surf stick, but to maximize your catch, you need to cover the column. Here are some of my favorite lures for backwater stripers.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Dave Anderson
seaguar.comIf you’re the type of angler who’s serious about quality gear, the Seaguar JDM Grand Max Fluorocarbon Leader is something you’ll want to have in your tackle box. Known for its superior performance and durability, this leader is designed for those who refuse to settle for anything less than the best. One of the first things you’ll notice about the Grand Max is how tough it is.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick
Spring blackfishing requires a nuanced approach that balances persistence with adaptability. Springtime in the Northeast marks the much-anticipated return of blackfish (tautog) to shallower waters after spending the winter in deeper, more stable environments. As water temperatures begin to rise, these prized bottom-dwellers become more active, providing a great opportunity for anglers to hook into some trophy fish.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jenni Ackerman
VIDEOTogging is beginning to pick up steam around the island. On the South Shore some of the headboats are seeing more productivity on wreck trips with mixed cod while up on the North Shore, a whopping 12-pounder came over the gunnel last week for a lucky angler! Some other scattered reports of tog in the 25 to 60-foot range also were reported from the Sound. Stripers are moving east on the island with fish to 33 inches making their way to the Northport area this week.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
Anglers 16 and older must register with the no-fee recreational marine fishing registry to fish in marine waters of New York, which is incorporated into the National Marine Fishing Service nationwide database of recreational marine anglers. Reciprocity is given to anglers holding a marine license from either Connecticut or Rhode Island. Year-long freshwater licenses cost $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information, please visit dec.ny.gov.
