Tautog are in bunches and bingeing, and while the striper has slowed with average catches falling into the schoolie category, anglers are still finding the occasional bigger bass by throwing eels into marshes and rivers at night.
Fishing's pretty good around Southwest Florida in waters salt and fresh. And as this week's ON VACAY segment attests, it's been great for local folk branching out from the Florida Keys to Venice, Louisiana.
Connecticut Fishing Report – May 20, 2021
All around, the action is continuing to improve as water temperatures continue to climb and more fish push into Long Island Sound.
Connecticut Fishing Report
Heather from
Black Hawk Sportfishing reported another strong week of fishing, with plenty of quality scup showing up on most trips. Jumbos have started to become common and there have been some nice bluefish and weakfish in the mix as well. The squid fishing has been nothing short of spectacular, with a steady pick from dusk on to the dark night hours. The squid fishing has been some of the best they have ever seen, and they plan to add more trips if the weather cooperates. The trips continue to be by reservation only, with tickets becoming available at 8 P.M. on Mondays.
Rhode Island Fishing Report – May 20, 2021
Fluke and scup are improving for bottom anglers, while striped bass, bluefish and weakfish are beating up artificial offerings up and down the coast.
Rhode Island Fishing Report
Captain Greg, of
The Frances Fleet in Point Judith, says that they have been busy fishing around the clock and filling coolers. Fluke fishing has been solid and continues to improve. High hooks have had limit catches or have been close to a limit on most trips. The quality is improving as well, with many fish over 5-pounds and a couple coming in at the 7-8-pound range. The squid fishing has remained steady and there are still some spots left for the upcoming squid trips.
Rhode Island Fishing Report – May 13, 2021
Tautog action continues to pick up for Rhode Island anglers as we wait for fluke and sea bass to get going.
Dustin Stevens holding a schoolie bass he caught while fishing in a kayak.
Tautog action continues to pick up for Rhode Island anglers as we wait for fluke and sea bass to get going. Striped bass activity is intensifying across the area, in both the tidal rivers and with fresh arrivals across the beaches.
Rhode Island Fishing Report
Captain Greg, of
The Frances Fleet in Point Judith, reported a much better couple of days on the water last weekend and into this week. The fluke grounds are starting to bear more fruit, especially when they can dial in an ideal drift speed. High hook anglers have been seeing 3-4 keeper fish each trip, with the pool fish coming in around the 6-pound mark. They also had their first squid trip of the season last week and the season started off well. They had a steady pick all night, with some nice fl