Striper fishing long island sound norwalk ct youtube. With a growing fleet, tambass charters provides unique fishing services to coastal towns along long island sound. You cant fish, frate said of the regulations on the books, including. Powered by a 480hp volvo penta, diesel engine with a cruising speed of 22 knots, this boat features top of the line electronics, ample seating on both port and starboard side, cabin with a full bathroom, and large deck equipped with outriggers and custom rod holders.
Operating from the captains cove seaport in bridgeport, connecticut, salt addict fishing charters is located in one of the best fishing. Search for a fishing guide or charter by state, country, fishing type, species or key word search. Fishing charters aboard with tambass, guided tours, and moonlight bass trips are. Norwalk islands fishing all things related to fishing.
There are plenty of beaches in connecticut, but these beauties along the long island sound will make you feel like youre on a tropical island. In long island sound, fishing continues to be strong. The black sea bass fishing has been consisten more. Long island fishing maps and nautical charts long island sound is more than a 1,300 square miles with approximately 600 miles of shoreline. If youre looking for a long island sound fishing charter, youve come to the right place. As one who loves long island i like to read and collect books about long island andor written by long island authors. S15 ep8 connecticut reef fishing full episode join on the waters neal larsson when he heads to eastern long island sound to search for striped bass. Report for long island sound we wont have a fishing report for a couple of weeks. 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. Norwalk ct fishing reports, times, licenses, and shops.
Final report to the national marine fisheries service, gloucester. Dont forget to book those prime weekend dates for a striped bass of a lifetime starting again the first week of may 2019. The main targets are striped bass, bluefish, fluke, porgies, blackfish, false albacore. New york and long island fishing reports on the water. Fly fishing connecticut is the premiere fly fishing guiding service for fly fishing in fairfield county, connecticut and beyond.
Musings of a convert in paradise by jan mcsween click on book for info instagram connecticut long island sound marine housatonic river fishing salt water saltwater inshore light tackle striped bass striper bluefish albacore weakfish fly fishing stratford ct angler report reports milford bridgeport new haven blackfish tautog scup porgy. Tyler today to set up your next charter fishing adventure. Oct 24, 2010 fishing the long island sound with judith lynn charters in norwalk, ct fishingtotheextreme. Hooked on fishing charters fishing charters in connecticut and. To learn more about popular species in long island sound, visit our fishing regulations page or. Workshop report long island sound introduction risk identification and mitigation are and have been ongoing activities within the long island sound area. Prior to this week striper action was good with bluefish mixing in to add to the catch. Please visit the fishing report page for pics of this past seasons catches as well as freshwater updates and tips. Connecticut fishing reports connecticut fishing reports by location. After graduating college, my casual hobby turned into an obsession, and i bought my first boat shortly thereafter in 2012. Salt addict fishing charters offers full day fishing, half day fishing, night fishing and sunset cruises. Near long island sound, however, the housatonic turns into a wide, swift tidal river. Ready for 2nd half of the season mid season maintenance was completed this week an the kingfisher is back in action.
Long island sound 272 new haven 25 norwalk islands 380 watch hill reefs 2. Long island sound fishing reports hooked on fishing charters. Some school size striped bass are also being landed on bucktails and trolled umbrella rigs. What youre most likely to catch in norwalk in april. Connecticut long island sound housatonic river fishing saltwater inshore light tackle striped bass striper bluefish albacore weakfish fly fishing stratford ct angler report reports milford. All things related to fishing and exploring the norwalk islands.
Major connecticut cities on the sound include stamford, norwalk, bridgeport. Kevin wrote a book on fishing for these species and. The landmark book was turned into a documentary by the u. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long. Dont forget to book those prime weekend dates for a striped. Roger reports that the blues were offshore this week sliding across the surface like partially submerged submarines, making sightcasting really exciting. This extraordinary ecosystem has supported the economy and culture of this region since prehistoric times. Middlebank ii sails seven days a week, offering daily fishing trips from captains cove seaport. I have been saltwater fishing the sound and the surrounding estuaries since i was in the single digits. Posted in uncategorized tagged fly fishing striped bass, long island sound fishing, norwalk islands fishing, norwalk islands fly fishing, striped bass 1 comment weird year, good things to come posted on june 5, 2019 june 6, 2019 by norwalkislandsfishing. From apriljuly this boat is available for inshore long island sound fishing from our stamford ct location. We are a norwalk, ct based private charter company that offers long island sound s most unique and intimate private yacht charter service. Oct 10, 20 the long island sound fishing picture continues to improve with the arrival of october.
The black sea bass bite has also picked up in our area with fish up to 24. Farmington river norwalk river mianus river saugatuck river. Bass and blues are all over the norwalk islands and most of the fish have been in shallower water. Find an otwapproved charter fishing captain for connecticut. Over at fishermans world rich told me that freshrun stripers have arrived locally and not just schoolies either, there have been decent numbers of keeper bass in the mix with a few into the teens, topping out at about 18 pounds.
Salt addict fishing charters is the long island sound fishing guide that offers a great day of fun and fishing. Long island sound, housatonic river saltwater fishing report. Norwalk, long island s east end, nyc area, madison, ct fishing report. A guide to prime fishing spots in fairfield county find out the best places in the area to fish and where trout are distributed throughout the county. Fishing the long island sound with judith lynn charters in. Monster bluefish this past week we have been battling monster size bluefish up to 17lbs. We closed up our florida boat last week and have since returned to connecticut.
If early indications are any guide, the beleaguered winter flounder may i say may be making a bill clintonlike comeback area anglers who refuse to abandon the chase of these tasty. Long island sound fishing reports public group facebook. And those of us who have hunted for stripers, blues, fluke, sea bass, and other species here will probably agree. Thirtyplus pound stripers are coming up from the montauk surf. He has all the tackle and can also incorporate a lesson into a trip out on the sound. Striped bass love squidso much so that fishermen once referred to them as squid hounds.
Long island, new york and connecticut fishing maps and. The first charter of the 2019 season started with a bang. Posted on june 5, 2019 june 6, 2019 by norwalkislandsfishing. An estuary is where saltwater from the ocean mixes with freshwater from inland sources. Norwalk islands fishing all things related to fishing and exploring. For most fairfield county residents, long island sound is just a short carride. Since then, i have been fishing the sound by boat, with a focus on the norwalk islands, with fervor. The 2019 ct li sound saltwater season is just around the corner. Catch of the daymarine fishing report for long island sound.
As a step toward standardizing methodology, a formal ports and waterways safety assessment pawsa for long island sound was conducted in port jefferson, new york on 34 may 2005. Hook up with your local partycharter boat to get into some of the. Charter my sea ray long island sound charter boats in ct. Whether youre fishing for carp, northern pike or brook trout, or one of the other fish found near norwalk, we can tell you where to find them, how to bring them in, and whos having success. Schenks island in the center of town is another hot spot. Heres the latest fishing and weather forecast for norwalk.
Fly fishing connecticut specializes in guiding on local fairfield county rivers, including the farmington river, norwalk river, mianus river, saugatuck river and more, as well as saltwater fly fishing from the shores of long island sound. 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. Jul 25, 2019 dawn and dusk have certainly been the strongest, but mike has the bite dialed in all day long. New yorks and connecticuts inshore saltwater fishing and boating paradise by richard demarte. Long island sound fishing report the compleat angler.
Near long island sound, however, the housatonic turns into a. Long island sound northeast saltwater fly fishing fishing in westport ct fly casting. Being one of the first specialists in fly fishing on the coast of fairfield county connecticut, roger has grown an excellent reputation. Long island sound, norwalk harbor and inner hempstead. Norwalk river fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots.
Striped bass fishing western long island sound, ny duration. Instead of a single opening, long island sound has two. Long island sound was formed when the terminal moraine that dammed the waters of glacial lake connecticut failed, and sea water mixed with the lakes fresh waters. For local fishing information, contact dees bait and tackle in new haven at 203 5627025. No one connects more directly to east coast anglers than the fisherman magazine. New restrictions seek to save long island sound lobsters ctpost. High tide and low tide forecasts for connecticut, long island sound and other regions all over the world. Aug 12, 2011 a guide to prime fishing spots in fairfield county find out the best places in the area to fish and where trout are distributed throughout the county.
These fish are mostly on the small side with the occasional keeper striper mixedin. Crisscrossed by many town roads, with parking pulloffs at nearly every bridge crossing, the norwalk river offers unparalleled public access for. Check out over 44 recent norwalk fishing reports posted by pro anglers. Hickory shad fishing is good to excellent in the lower connecticut river by the deep marine headquarters fishing pier. Long island sound fishing picture continues to improve the hour. Long island sound is a tidal estuary of the atlantic ocean, lying predominantly between the.
Wilton and norwalk before entering long island sound. A guide for beach and boat anglers migdalsk, tom on. Early last week i spent some time surf fishing at night in the western long island sound and we had bass of 20lbs and 30lbs. Norwalk area as we get closer to winter, many police marine units either close up shop or transition into offseason status where officers are on call with less equipment at the ready. 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.
A guide to prime fishing spots in fairfield county. It is approximately 110 miles long and 21 miles across at its widest point. May 29, 20 striper fishing long island sound, norwalk, ct. Schoolie stripers have been caught in most areas throughout the island. Striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, tautog and more. The past 2 weeks we have been landing numerous medium to large stripers in the 3443 range. Captain roger gendron is a knowledgeable local angler with over 30 years of experience guiding the waters of western long island sound. Report long island new york fishing report april 2, 2020. From augustnovember she is moved to new london ct for our offshore trips targeting sharks, tuna, mahi mahi, giant block island striped bass, montauk fluke and sea bass.
Long island sound has historically had rich recreational and commercial fishing. For most fairfield county residents, long island sound is just a short carride away and offers an abundance of saltwater fly fishing opportunities. During this time, the long island sound provides an abundant mix of the north easts inshore game fish. Our norwalk boat has been totally overhauled and is still under a tarpaulin.
Scup porgy fishing is very good in long island sound. Stripers to 30lbs have been eager to take live bunker and eels as well as diam. The herring runs are filling up now too and the approaches to the runs have been great spots to find some of the bigger bass. I will have my boat in the long island sound around stamford ct. Norwalk islands fishing all things related to fishing and. Sep 29, 2010 for local fishing information, contact dees bait and tackle in new haven at 203 5627025. Aug 31, 20 sports catch of the daymarine fishing report for long island sound its a great time to catch scup and prime time for blue crabbing. Over the weekend i was back on the boat off stratford, ct and found lots of bait including peanut bunker and a crab h. The first european to record the existence of long island sound was the dutch navigator adriaen block, who entered the sound from the east river in 1614.
The weekly fishing report is a summary of fresh and saltwater fishing activity in connecticut. Gps coordinates, not listed in similar books, are provided for numerous navigational markers, boat launches, state parks and fishing hotspots including. The maritime aquarium gives visitors a window into long island sound, officially designated an estuary of national significance, and a veritable rain forest of the sea, rich in aquatic life. The south fork of long island, renowned for its 50 miles of pristine coastline, is situated on the atlantic seashore and offers inviting beaches, alluring seaside vistas and a special maritime charm that harkens back to previous eras of history.
New england fishing report noreast saltwater magazine. Apr 09, 2020 news changes to new york striped bass fishing regulations new york dec has adopted new regulations for recreational and commercial fishing for atlantic striped bass to reduce state harvests by 18 percent as required by the atlantic states marine fisheries commission. Drew cummins has been fly fishing the norwalk river for the past seven years. Our conservation efforts maritime aquarium norwalk, ct. Call the captain and book your connecticut private fishing charter on the beautiful long island sound and its surrounding waterways. Weekly fishing reports for connecticut new england the. We are now taking private charters for the 2020 rhode island blackfish season. We will commence weekly fishing reports as soon as public health guidelines related to social distancing are lifted. Captain rick dayhuff fishes long island sound as well as the surrounding bays, harbors and rivers. Enjoy a charter on striper, an exceptional custom built downeast vessel. Please visit the fishing report page for pics of this past seasons catches as.
Fishing in long island sound and the near by ocean is, according to longtime boating and saltwater fishing writer kevin falvey, blessed. Connecticut fishing report july 25, 2019 on the water. A guide to prime fishing spots in fairfield county norwalk. We can provide a catered breakfast, lunch, or dinner charter perfect for family or corporate functions. We fish the long island sound from may thru december. Lots happening over the past week in long island sound. Book a trip today and experience sportfishing and trophy striped bass. Hooked on fishing charters offers private fishing charters out of stratford ct. Weekly trout stocking information can be found on our current stocking report or the interactive stocking map. Long island new york fishing report october 10, 2019. I especially enjoy attending book signings so i can meet the authors and have my books personalized.
Book your private fishing charter now for a coastal adventure. Light tackle striped bass off connecticut s15 e8 youtube. Westport, ct and glen cove, ny june 8, 2015 a firstever ecosystem health report card released today shows long island sound earning grades of very good for water quality in eastern long island an a to very poor for water quality in the western narrows an f near new york city. Larger bass have been sticking with the bunker schools, livelined bunker have been accounting for a few fish up to 35 pounds. With 332 miles miles of beach to choose from, youre sure to find your ideal spot. Its a place where salt water from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers and the land.
Here are some valuable long island fishing maps and nautical charts new york state connecticut massachusetts pennsylvania rhode island. Cast away the norwalk river is an anglers dream townvibe. So get your fly fishing gear, baitcasting setup, trolling equipment, or spin casting gear out and find your new favorite fishing spot near norwalk in state. Ultimate fishing challenge 300 lb catfish challenge how to catch big catfish duration. New england and long island sound continued to decline, reports show. Whether you love to surf, dive, go fishing or simply enjoy walking on beautiful ocean beaches, tide table chart will show you the tide predictions of your favorite beach. Good fishing reported from the norwalk islands to the southsouthwest side of block island. In upstate connecticut, the housatonic river is known for its excellent trout fishing. Long island sound east suffolk new york 20 catches. At times the river is just a few feet off the heavily traveled highway, while in other locations its path carves through more scenic stretches. Whether youre looking to relax with a good book or take a dip in the sound, these are the best beaches to do it. New england fishing report in connecticuts, fishing reports from western long island sound, western ct. Fishing grandpa maurice and son jeremy had a great time landing a total of 21 stripers drifting and trolling. Dawn and dusk have certainly been the strongest, but mike has the bite dialed in all day long.
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