6/20/25 Saturdays Are For the Fish

Saturdays Are For The Fish

It's been an interesting week on the water! The old saying "When the wind is from the east, fishing is the least" has felt partially true lately. We've seen a lot of easterly wind, which is unusual for this time of year, but it looks like we're heading straight into summer conditions this week. The ocean is definitely ready for some warmer temperatures, and that's exactly what's coming.

Here's the latest fishing report:

We're still getting mixed reports for fluke. While we've seen an increase in keepers, the majority of fish caught are still shorts. Locally, the bite seems to be in the 37-47 foot range. With a variety of bait in the water, it might be worth trying some shallower spots closer to shore. Big fish can often be found in tight, sticky bottom areas.

Larger seabass continue to show up, with some impressive blue headers being reeled in. Many are coming as bycatch on fluke rigs, but others are successfully targeting them with jigs.

The bass bite around the island remains excellent. Locally, bigger fish are starting to appear. We've had a lot of topwater action in the salt ponds over the past couple of days, with sandeels being the primary bait moving in and out.

Keep an eye out for Northern Stargazers in the pond. A customer this week caught one in the salt pond and, unaware of its nature, touched it, causing their entire hand to go numb. The Northern Stargazer is characterized by its flattened, blackish-brown body covered in white spots that grow larger towards the tail. A key feature is its large, flattened head with eyes and mouth positioned on top, facing upwards, giving it a "stargazing" appearance. They are also known for their ability to generate weak electrical currents and possess venomous spines.

Tuna reports are starting to trickle in, with a few recreational fish being caught. There have also been reports of a few giants caught and released. Trolling has been effective, and we expect reports to increase as the water warms up in the area. Sand eels and Mackerel seem to be making up the tuna pallet

Weekend Weather report: