Jun, 2019 from everything ive seen reported and heard firsthand, the 2019 fluke season inside of the long island sound has been dismal to say the least. Enjoy fresh fish with the island current fleet crew april 1st marks the beginning of winter flounder season this year. So far this season, rutigliano saw a fisherman pull in a 7. Nydec has updated their saltwater fishing regulations page as a reminder to marine anglers. May 24, 2018 long island new york fishing report may 24, 2018. Long island new york fishing report may 24, 2018 on the. Too many dog fish sharks and anglers are having difficulty working their way through them all. 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. The north fork branches off into gardiners bay and long island sound, while the south shore in great south bay grabs the attention of midisland flounder pounders. Ny fluke season opens may 17 ny sportfishing federation. North fork fluke fishing north fork captains association. The surf fishing remains about the same with a mix of short and keeper bass spread up and down from sandy hook to long beach island. Nonetheless, it was great just being on the water after the long, cold winter.
Fishing news ny fluke season opens on high note the. Marine and coastal district waters lying outside of the long island sound region, 16, 2. Mar, 2018 new york fluke fishermen will have a nice, long season and a generous bag limit this coming season. Fluke summer flounder and sea bass bite is in full swing.
May 21, 2010 the fluke season got off to a good start on the east end of long island, while those fishing to the west scored stripers to 50 pounds. Summer flounder fluke 6 fishday 19 inch minimum may 1 to dec 31 special shore area provisions minimum size of 17 inches 2 fish only. For decades, surfcasters have considered herring to be the harbinger of a new season of striped bass fishing. The 2014 fluke season is now set to open on may 17th with a five fish bag and 18inch size limit. Gateway national recreation area allows anglers to tangle with western long island south shore stripers, blues and fluke throughout the season plus false albacore in the fall all within the shadows of manhattan. After the crazy cold winter, we are happy gto be bringing in some nice ones. Mar 07, 2018 recreational anglers may get a longer fluke season this year, but commercial fishermen are facing a 2018 quota cutback of more than 42,000 pounds of the locally important fish. Fish for striped bass, fluke, black sea bass, blackfish, porgy, bluefish, weakfish, cod and flounder.
Click to see the caption for more of elmomachetes work, or to commission a cartoon, visit. In my opinion, one of the most productive areas to fish for big fluke is off long islands north fork. Aug 08, 2019 follow the compass to the north fork, south fork and east end, and youll find prime fluke haunts in any direction along long island. Doug wade of watch hill outfitters said, the fluke bite off block island was not good at the end of the last week. May 22, 2017 ny fluke season opens on high note being able to open fluke season on may 17th as opposed to the shorter season that was looming over us, proved a boon to long island, metro new york anglers. 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.
I kept on thinking that it was early, temps were low, i wasnt seeing a lot of bait. Those guys are not 0lder gentlemen being 21 years older than sandflea, i do remember the skiff catching a bushel of flounders in moriches bay, catching snowshoes off the promised land in gardiners and having a stringer of flat ties tied to my sand spike in the wash of long island sound along with blackfish or small striper. Flounder fishing in long island, new york follow the compass to the north fork, south fork and east end, and youll find prime fluke haunts in any direction along long island. Island current fleet has the perfect boats, tools, bait and experience to get those flounders.
Any shot poking around surfacasting for winter flounder. New york state runs the summer flounder season from may 4 to sept. Fishing regulations rhode island saltwater anglers. Many of the fluke taken on montauk party boats, such as the. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw. This early season fluke was caught drifting along a sod bank sitting right on a drop off. J une is the month when fluke season begins in long island. New york and long island fishing reports on the water. Jun 01, 2014 j une is the month when fluke season begins in long island. Its been a long winter and were all ready to get back out on the water. Captain al lorenzetti who fishes on the great south bay of long. As usual, action kicked off before the official opening of the summer flounder season, and that action began in the western portions of long island. Hooking into giant fluke long island sound youtube.
See tidal hudson river regulations leaving dec website to official. The fluke season got off to a good start on the east end of long island, while those fishing to the west scored stripers to 50 pounds. Best summer fishing spots on long island long island pulse. The first wave of migratory stripers have entered the surf and bays island wide.
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. Jun 22, 2018 try surf fishing for fluke or bluefish, or go crabbing off of the long piers in front of the parks office. This years fluke season is open for 128 days, coming to a close at the end of the day on september 21st. Fluke are the bread and butter on long island, so we really cant take anymore. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long island. This years flukefishing season will be about three weeks shorter than last years, but anglers will be able to keep smaller fish and one more than last year as a result of a newly implemented fisher. Fishing rules and regulations the fisherman magazine. Extending the summer fluke fishing season is great news for long island fishing fans and i am pleased that the increase in federal quota allowed the dec to take this important step. Patricks daymarch 17was always the unofficial start of the winter flounder season that date wasnt imposed by law. Summer flounder fishing season is open, here are some tips. Fluke season may be extended for recreational anglers.
On long island, the biggest fluke get to around 10 to 12 pounds, so lighter fishing equipment is recommended. Regulations were last changed on march 31, 2020, and are subject to change at any time. 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. Growing up on shelter island, we caught a fair amount of fluke in peconic bay in the summer. Northeast fluke fishing, flounder fishing on the east coast. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept.
Northeast fluke fishing, flounder fishing on the east. Long island fishermen worried fluke regulations will kill. Not only are effective, but bucktails are also one of the safest ways to catch and release fluke with minimal harm. While it looked really weird, it sure tasted great. Long islands west end surf is productive all season long, although big bass tend to hit best after dark.
Fluke season will be here soon cartoon from elmomachete. New york adopts updated fluke rules that will expand. Ny fluke season opens on high note being able to open fluke season on may 17th as opposed to the shorter season that was looming over us, proved a. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw, with. May 12, 2015 as a result, its safe to say that i know a thing or two about quality fluke fishing. May 18, 2018 fluke season starts, 40pound stripers hit coast. Fluke season may be extended for recreational anglers newsday.
Heres what you need to know about fishing on long island. Tautog blackfish regulations vary for the long island sound region marine waters lying east of the throgs neck bridge and west of a line that runs from orient point, ny to watch hill, ri and ny bight region marine waters outside of the long island sound region. The fishing regulations for 2018 have not been set in stone yet, but they are starting to come into focus after the atlantic states. Took our first trip in the long island sound this morning. Jul 04, 2017 as usual, action kicked off before the official opening of the summer flounder season, and that action began in the western portions of long island sound. The states marine resources advisory council voted this past week to support. Last year, the biggest fluke he saw reeled in off the captree pier was 9 pounds. Apr 07, 2018 2018 nj fluke fishing regulations are set. They are one of the most effective lures for targeting fluke all season. Apr 30, 2014 new york adopts updated fluke rules that will expand opportunities for new york saltwater anglers. While the commercial guys have been bringing in fluke since may, and a few recreational anglers got lucky, fluking really heats up now. Tautog blackfish regulations vary for the long island sound.
New york fluke fishermen will have a nice, long season and a generous bag limit this coming season. Fishing is a popular pastime on long island, with a variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing locations. Recreational anglers may get a longer fluke season this year, but commercial fishermen are facing a 2018 quota cutback of more than 42,000 pounds of the locally important fish. Mar 31, 2014 the short flounder season in the north east is here and its more challenging than ever to bring a few of these tasty flatties home. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long. Fluke season could now be cut nearly in half, and each person will only be allowed two fluke instead of five. The carcass of the fluke with dark side completely intact must be. Apr 12, 2019 fluke season will be here soon cartoon from elmomachete. Jun 02, 2015 june is the month when fluke season really begins on long island.
This beach overlooks the atlantic ocean and is the perfect spot for a family day of fun, including beach shops, a golf course and a nature walk that leads directly to the fire island lighthouse. I have found locations with musselbeds during the summer, which would theoretically hold winter flatties assuming they were present on long island. Fishing rules and regulations seem to change with the tide these days so. For many years, there was no closed season, and an angler who knew what to do could catch at least a few flounder at any time that the bays werent sheathed in ice. But after schumer and grannis fought for a larger federal quota, the 2010 fluke season will now go from may to labor day with no interruptions. The big news this week was not so much about the fishing but rather the opening of public and private marinas and launch ramps.
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. This years fluke fishing season will be about three weeks shorter than last years, but anglers will be able to keep smaller fish and one more than last year as a result of a newly implemented fisher. Weekly fishing reports for long island, metro ny the. Before you cast your line into the waters in and around long island, be sure youre up to date on all of the rules and regulations. On long island, the biggest fluke get to around 10 to 12 pounds.
But i kept the hope that it would come alive any day now. Recreational anglers may get a longer fluke season this year, but commercial fishermen are facing a 2018 quota cutback of more than 42,000 pounds of. Changes for fluke extend the recreational fishing season from. Flounder fishing city island bronx, ny island current. Total possession 6 fish 2 may be 17, rest must be 19 or larger. Feb 12, 2019 the funny thing is i caught hundreds of fluke over the season. The fluke season is off to a great start and big fish have been reported on both the north and south shores.