Snow, Snow and more Snow!! I wish I saw this coming sooner and I would’ve got some ice fishing equipment and ran some ice fishing charters!! LOL!! Or maybe some hiking trips to Gardiner’s Island across the ice flow?? Been quite a few years since we’ve had the amount we got. The snow plows were working overtime and disposing of the snow took some creativity. Any big piles that are mounded up should melt by May. LOL!! The Almanac was pretty much spot on saying it was going to be a cold, snow trend this winter. March is looking like more of the same, wind, cold, and wet. That’s as far ahead as we can go right now, but keep in mind the old school method of predicting the weather for each quarter (spring, summer, fall, and winter) is whatever the weather is at sunrise on the first day of each season, will usually be the norm. I think we paid enough dues this winter!!
The Fish regulations for 2026 have not been posted yet, but there is some hopeful news about some species and fishing areas that have been opened up that were previously closed. It’s looking like there will be a 20% increase in allotment of Black Sea Bass.
The Governor of New York along with the Department of Marine Conservation will hopefully make the right decision so New York Anglers will get their fair share. In just the past 5 years the amount of Black Sea Bass has increased exponentially, to the point of them being a nuisance to both anglers fishing for Fluke and Commercial Lobstermen trying to make a living. The amount of baby lobster the Black Sea Bass spit up when you catch them is not good for the future of the lobster biomass.
A good example of what happens when certain species are not properly regulated is the exploding amount of sharks up and down the east coast of the United States Bahamas, and Caribbean. Anglers bottom fishing for Snappers and Groupers in Florida and Bahamas are consistently winding in just the heads of their fish! Not Good!!
We will keep everyone updated on weather and regulations as soon as they become available.
Wishing everyone a safe rest of the winter, and yes, we’ve had enough!!
~ Tight Lines, Capt. Skip
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