Others leave it behind thanks to economic or enforcement pressures. Our captains know to watch the current and tide to find a great place to put your line in. Took our first trip in the long island sound this morning. Best saltwater fishing spots on li, month by month newsday. Flounder fishing in long island if you want to hook one of the most delicious flatfish around, make sure that a visit to long island is at the top of your angling todo list. Despite the heavy rain, our captain christian, was incredibly understanding and helpful in taking us down the east river, around the statue of. For most fairfield county residents, long island sound is just a short carride away and offers an abundance of saltwater fly fishing opportunities. We were able to see the eclipse our captain jimmy had glasses for us, we fished, we water skied and just had an amazing fun family afternoon enjoying the beauty of the long island sound. Often recognized for its excellent saltwater fishing, long island also provides the angler with outstanding freshwater fishing opportunities in more than 500 lakes and ponds and over 30 miles of streams. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw. Call island current fleet today to get your bluefish fishing ny trip booked. Its also gained a special reputation along the east coast of the usa as a species youll want to find at the end of your fishing line. In long island sound, fishing continues to be strong. Long island sound fishing report the compleat angler.
This is an okay book, worth buying if you do a lot of fishing in the li sound. Tyler today to set up your next charter fishing adventure. For those interested in the holdover housatonic river striped bass fishery the action has been up and down, as it always is in the dead of winter. Fishing long island sound burford books book publisher. Fall fishing in long island sound is in high gear ed. The long island sound is one of the best places for catching bluefish. As striper fishing takes place close to the shore, youll find that a half day trip allows for plenty of time to enjoy chasing and hooking this fish.
Bluefish fishing new york brings the best and the biggest. Locations surf fishing long island and surf casting. Long island sound fishing entangled in conflicting multi. Coastal habitats, plant life, fish, seabirds, marine mammals, and other wildlife. If youre looking for a long island sound fishing charter, youve come to the right place.
Tim coleman has been fishing new england and long island waters for more than 30 years. He was managing editor of the fisherman magazines new england edition until 2001, and is now a freelance writer based in rhode island. Flounder fishing city island bronx, ny island current. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Apr 27, 2016 the long island sound fishing season characteristically advances from west to east, with the best early spring fishing occurring in the extreme western reaches of the sound. Right from the start of the trip we were hooking into fluke. Hooking into giant fluke long island sound youtube. Salt addict fishing charters is the long island sound fishing guide that offers a great day of fun and fishing. Falveys guide to fishing long island is the most comprehensive howtowhereto fishing book youll find, focusing on new yorks popular saltwater species and the tactics, tackle, rigging, lures, and baits used to target them. When fishing long island sound, anglers are best armed with a 9foot 8 or 9weight rod and a large arbor reel with plenty of backing. This island has a jawdropping variety of fisheries, including the atlantic and the many tributaries that lead into it. The long island sound fishing season characteristically advances from west to east, with the best early spring fishing occurring in the extreme western reaches of the sound. Departing from the captain scotts lobster dock in new london, you will be able to explore the waters of long island sound, montauk, and block island with one of the most experienced captains in the area.
For me sight fishing is the ultimate game and most rewarding, theres no better feeling when an angler and guide work together to visually experience the eat. Roger reports that the blues were offshore this week sliding across the surface like partially submerged submarines, making sightcasting really exciting. Touristfriendly and bragging direct access to the atlantic, gardeners bay, and long island sound, this is one of the best spots to chase striper on the entire east coast. Maps, tips and insights from our expert fishing staff help pinpoint the best of the action in your area so youll.
May 15, 2016 the long island sound is one of the best places for catching bluefish. As one who loves long island i like to read and collect books about long island andor written by long island authors. Best saltwater fishing spots on li, month by month the sun casts a gorgeous glow on a fisherman, who reels in the days last big one, which didnt get away. Every trip is different and fish want different things. Looking for something new to do with the kids now that summers more than halfway over. Fishing and trips for 14 anglers trips for larger parties are also available upon request. A spotlight on long island striped bass fishing, including where to go. Book a trip today and experience sportfishing and trophy striped bass fishing throughout all of long island sound. Fishing long island sound covers all the best shore and boatfishing locations on long island sound, including connecticut, long islands north shore, fishers island, and new york city waters. Aug 18, 1996 in the same way that the catskill guides of a century ago established much of the canon of american trout fishing, the long island sound guides are inventing flies and techniques that have. The beautiful weather and tendencies of long island sound create the perfect fishing conditions for yearround fishing. In general, north shore refers to the entire stretch of long island s northern shoreline, which boasts direct access to the long island sound. Ghost fishing off long islands coast undark magazine. Join now and be a founding member and support our efforts for all new york anglers.
Northport fishing charters caters towards custom fishing adventures. Westbrook theres a joke among connecticut anglers that the first thing you really need for a long island sound fishing trip is a lawyer. Fly rodders also have a challenging opportunity fishing. The reason for this is the distance to travel to and from the best tuna fishing grounds. The big news this week was not so much about the fishing but rather the opening of public and private marinas and launch ramps. During this time, the long island sound provides an abundant mix of the north easts inshore game fish. Fishing books, salt water fishing books, casting into the.
Fishing on long island visit long island, ny for some of the best saltwater fishing in the united states. Stretching east from new york city out onto the plentiful waters of the atlantic, this island provides unrivalled access to some of the east coasts hottest. May 31, 20 a nice video of my most recent fishing trip on long island sound. Middlebank ii sails seven days a week, offering daily fishing trips from captains cove seaport.
The decision to reopen these facilities was a great relief to the many boat owners who hoped to seek refuge with their families on the water. Field guide to long island sound yale university press. Tuna fishing is a full day or night trip out in montauk, long island waters. Dave griser and the rest of the crew slam some bomber stripers along. We fish the long island sound from may thru december. Each has their own type of structure, and provide the surf fisherman with vast opportunities. Plus these monsters are delicious, you can fry them, sautee them, or smother them in marinara and youll love them forever. At the sound s eastern end is montauk point, home to the new yorks largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet. The ideal line for fishing from shore is an intermediate sinking line, with a sink rate of around 1 to 2 inches a second. Fishing in long island sound and the near by ocean is, according to long time boating and saltwater fishing writer kevin falvey, blessed. The great gatsby was set in one of this areas wealthy hamlets. We will be checking on the blackfish bite before the end of april if the water hits 50 degrees. This is your absolute best chance to hit a triple crown a false albacore, a striper and a bluefish in the same day. The phenomenon occurs as strong tidal flows merge from long island sound, block island sound, and the atlantic.
An estuary is where saltwater from the ocean mixes with freshwater from inland sources. Located on the tip of the island, this town provides access to the shoreline of the atlantic, as well as the long island sound. Those fishing in freshwaters, such as lakes or rivers, do need to obtain a license before doing so, but those heading out to the ocean or the long island sound only need to register. Mar 10, 2015 the real outdoors tv crew hits long island sound for an amazing morning of striped bass fishing. Striped b fishing good throughout long island sound remember. No one connects more directly to east coast anglers than the fisherman magazine. Salt addict fishing charters long island sound charter fishing trips. Apr 16, 2020 fishing reports, weekly forecasts and featured content for new york and long island anglers. The warm winter is not translating to a warmer spring. With 20 years of experience youll find me guiding 3 boats up and down the north shore of long island sound, north fork and fall runs in montauk. And those of us who have hunted for stripers, blues, fluke, sea bass, and other species here will probably agree.
Fishing books, salt water fishing books, casting into the light. S, perfect for your next party boat or charter boat saltwater fishing trip. One of the most productive places to hook this bottomdweller is long island, which is surrounded by an abundance. Even for those without access to a boat, wade fishing from shore can put anglers within casting distance of striped bass, bluefish and other saltwater sports species. Because of this, the vast majority of flounder fishing charters can be found here. It is approximately 110 miles long and 21 miles across at its widest point. If youre looking for some literary history to accompany your angling, then this is the place to visit.
Gps coordinates, not listed in similar books, are prov. Tide times for stony brook, smithtown bay, long island sound. Fishing faqs what you need to know to fish on long island. We offer fishing charters on beautiful long island sound, sailing out of historic northport harbor.
We got several fish including a 28 fish on different rubber baits and the fly rod. Fishing long island sound covers all the best shore and boatfishing locations on long island sound, including connecticut, long islands north shore, fishers island and new york city waters. Weekly fishing reports for connecticut new england the. When the season ends in the long island sound you will find the boys out winter waterfowl hunting.
Fishing long island sound covers all the best shore and boatfishing locations on long island sound, including connecticut, long island s north shore, fishers island and new york city waters. Fishing the long island coast by tom melton, paperback. Apr 09, 2020 thanks to their ability to inhabit salt, fresh, and brackish waters, this species can be found pretty much everywhere in long island. Fishing in long island sound and the near by ocean is, according to longtime boating and saltwater fishing writer kevin falvey, blessed. Striped bass has already earned a name for itself in long islands history books.
April in long island sound the boat is in the water and it is chilly. With a growing fleet, tambass charters provides unique fishing services to coastal towns along long island sound. This story first appeared in the january 2009 issue. Your day will be action packed after the sea sprites professional mates help and guide you with all the charter fishing techniques perfected during captain petes 44 years of fishing long island sound. There are many surf fishing opportunities on long island from quiet back bays, to the pounding surf and rocky shoreline of montauk, to the sandy beaches of the south shore. Some school size striped bass are also being landed on bucktails and trolled umbrella rigs. With the atlantic ocean, long island sound, numerous bays and estuaries, long island is a fly fishers dream. A surprise cod caught in the sound every week we report on the fishing out on the long island sound. Long island sound is an estuary bordered by connecticut and westchester county, ny to the north, new york city to the west, and long island, ny to the south. Whether you fish from a boat or shore, fishing long island sound is the best way to better the odds for a successful outing on this special body of water. Fishing long island sound is currently the only publication of its type that describes all shorebased and boataccessed fishing hotspots on long island sound. This past week we have been battling monster size bluefish up to 17lbs. Gps coordinates, not listed in similar books, are provided for numerous navigational markers, boat launches, state parks and fishing hotspots including reefs, wrecks, beaches and piers.
Fishing off clinton ct in long island sound for fluke and seabass. Departing from port washington, ny only minutes from nyc on the beautiful north shore of long island. But long island striped bass fishing is most popular in saltwater by far. Nissequogue river entrance, long island sound, new york port jefferson, long island sound, new york todays tide charts show that the first low tide will be at 04.
Apr 28, 2012 the ultimate guide to fishing long island has arrived. Hammering big striped bass part 1 while fishing long island. Even in new york city, an angler can find good fishing close to home in numerous small ponds and lakes. New york and long island fishing reports on the water. A guide for beach and boat anglers migdalsk, tom on. Kevin wrote a book on fishing for these species and others, falveys guide. Western long island sound spring hotspots on the water. Site map trophy striped bass charters ri fly fishing charters best charter captain in connecticut waters big fish trips false albacore and bonito fly fishing captain chris elser elser guide services connecticut river striped bass connecticut fishing charters in connecticut charters on long island sound northeast saltwater fly fishing fishing in westport ct fly. Gps coordinates, not listed in similar books, are provided for numerous navigational markers, boat. Lucky for you, the fishing season in long island sound is yearround so book your trip whenever is most convenient to you. Geographically situated just outside new york city, long island is 120 miles long by 20 miles wide and is the largest island adjoined to the continental u.
Long island new york fishing report june 6 2019 on the water. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. In southern new england the autumn migration is well underway. Apr 01, 2016 luckily, our mates and captains at island current fleet have a lot of experience in long island sound fishing. Gps coordinates, not listed in similar books, are provided for numerous navigational markers, boat launches, state parks and fishing hotspots including. Long island new york fishing report april 16, 2020. Sea sprite charter fishing old saybrook ct fishing. Dec, 20 fishing long island sound covers all the best shore and boatfishing locations on long island sound, including connecticut, long islands north shore, fishers island and new york city waters.
And it was great to see friend and former colleague kevins book falveys guide to fishing long island on the table. Fishing long island sound covers all the best shore and boat fishing locations on long island sound, including connecticut, long island s north shore, fishers island and new york city waters. Weekly fishing reports for long island, metro ny the. Corporate groups and families are always welcome on long island fishing charters. Nearby, an area known as the race is famous for its tidal rips. After you, too sportfishing charters invites you to experience fishing in connecticut at affordable rates. Fishing boats may lose gear because of storms, waterway traffic, or simple forgetfulness. Fishing reports, weekly forecasts and featured content for new york and long island anglers. Salt addict fishing charters offers full day fishing, half day fishing, night fishing and sunset cruises. Long island has a plethora of places to dangle a line party boats in the ocean, bay or soun. Fishing long island sound by tom migdalsk overdrive. In long island sound, where warming waters caused the lobster fishery to rapidly rise and fall, an estimated 760,000 to 1. Visit long island, ny for some of the best saltwater fishing in the united states. Catching the wrong fish at the wrong time in the wrong.
Map of northwestern fishing spots around the long island sound. I especially enjoy attending book signings so i can meet the authors and have my books personalized. Jan 30, 2001 fishing the flow, long island winter stripers. Apr, 2020 no one connects more directly to east coast anglers than the fisherman magazine.
Montauk tuna season starts in early july and normally runs through the early part of october. As the day progressed we were hooking into a couple giant, keeper fluke. Cod is known around the world for its delicious eating properties. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. One particular dislike is the way the author repeatedly says, as an example, a particular. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long. Reel mayhem established in 2018 by the pace brothers is a 16 passenger fishing charter located in the fishing hub of new york. Consequently fall fishing in long island sound is in high gear. Fishing long island sound covers all the best shore and boatfishing locations on long island sound, including connecticut, long islands north shore, fishers. Much of this activity is driven by the masses of striped bass migrating out of the hudson river, into the east river and then following timehonored routes into the sound. Prospects for the urban sea was written by scientists, resource managers and historians, working with the liss. Fluke and striped bass fishing charters on long island sound.