Long Island Fishing Report – July 22, 2021
Fishing Report For Long Island
Frank from
Bernie’s Bait and Tackle in Brooklyn says Spanish mackerel have entered the scene en masse. Some areas are holding them especially well, like Breezy. Check ‘em out at sunrise, when they’ll be schooling up and attacking the small bait. Dolphins have been seen feeding upon them, which must be a really cool sight. Guys are coming in to buy lots of jigs to target the Spanish mackerel. Word is they’re also by Debs. Porgies are the second preference these days. They’re anywhere and everywhere, actively chewing and consistently bending rods. Bluefish have backed down a bit. They’re scattered throughout the region, and mostly being caught by boat anglers. The surf guys aren’t really seeing many bluefish anymore. Stripers are still a night fishery. There are still some good reports coming from those targeting them. There are a few in the back creeks, but you’re better off getting closer to that ocean water. Guys are chunking and trolling bunker. The fluke have been lethargic. That’s pretty typical for this time of year. It hasn’t been a robust local fishery for a while now. One or two local party boats have found some good keepers on the reefs. There are plenty of sharks around, from dogfish to sandbars and sand tigers. Sea robins are there to eat your fluke bait. The bluefin tuna bite has been very good lately between New Jersey and the Bight. There’s been some very nice catches. Crabbing picked up immensely. It’s been developing over the last few weeks. There are plenty of blue claws to be taken.