It may be best not to head over the bridge next week as one of the 400-year-old seaport’s longest-running traditions, the 96th annual St. Peter’s Fiesta, kicks off on Wednesday,
It may be best not to head over the bridge next week as one of the 400-year-old seaport’s longest-running traditions, the 96th annual St. Peter’s Fiesta, kicks off on Wednesday,
May 19—Gov. Charlie Baker's announcement that Massachusetts' state of emergency because of COVID-19 will be lifted June 15 has left some summer event organizers considering if they can pull previously canceled events off. Others are moving cementing plans. One group that is sticking to its earlier decision to cancel is the St. Peter's Fiesta Committee. St. Peter's Fiesta will not happen at .
December 17, 2020
As the surf becomes barren, and boats are stored away for the winter, party/charter boats remain one of the only viable options for saltwater fishing. Luckily, the fishing this past week on those boats was outstanding. With cooler temps settling in, bigger cod (to 30 pounds) and double digit blackfish have been chewing well out in Montauk. Other bottom species such as pollock, jumbo sea bass, weakfish and big porgies are the main fish making it to the dinner table.
Land lubbers have just a few options, mainly in the fresh and brackish water. White perch have been biting all around the island, with some schools absolutely ravenous. 100 fish days can be easily attained. I’ve seen a few guys get their first perch this past week, and become addicted. Holdover striped bass can be found in many of the white perch waters, and they are (to my knowledge) the only stripers currently feeding on the eastern half of the island. I get a strong feeling that the last of the str