This 2025 season has been nothing but action packed and full of surprises! Spring run was good with the Bass and Bluefish behaving like they should, even the Fluke were making a showing, which gave a lot of optimism early on. Huge numbers of juvenile Fluke were showing up on the south side chasing the abundant bait fish that were coming through. A very good sign for years to come, much like what we saw with the Black Sea Bass! The bigger Fluke were found out in the deeper water just offshore of the south side. Outer Frisby, Rocky Hill, Inner Cartwright, when the conditions permitted, all held nice sized keeper Fluke. The biggest problem was the amount of Black Sea Bass which were a nuisance when trying to target the Fluke. Not a bad problem to have, but nonetheless, very aggravating when you’re trying to focus on Fluke.
As the water warmed up the Striped Bass moved on to cooler waters in Nantucket, Massachusetts, & Maine. They have been elusive for almost 2 months. As soon as the water temperature drops, they’ll be on their way to us. The Bigger mature fish will come first followed by the younger schoolies. Should be anytime now.
The Offshore report is that the Big Eye & Yellowfin Tuna are still cooperating. It’s slowed down a bit, but if you find a good temperature break, you should find the fish. West Atlantis has been the go to area, but keep in mind as the warm water eddies drift westerly you have to keep track of where they are daily. Loads of Mahi-Mahi are all over the deep-water lobster gear and are absolutely great tablefare.
Back inshore down off Gurney’s and even off town beach in East Hampton the massive shoals of Bunker have brought numerous sharks, three different species actually. Dusky’s, Sandbar’s, and Spinners. Also in on the feast are the Atlantic Giant Bluefin Tuna’s. Busting the bait balls just off the beach! Anglers were hooking these beasts in just 60 foot of water!!!
Still plenty of action packed season left and the Fall Run is right around the corner!
~ Tight Lines, Capt. Skip
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