Crisscrossed by many town roads, with parking pulloffs at nearly every bridge crossing, the norwalk river offers unparalleled public access for. New yorks and connecticuts inshore saltwater fishing and boating paradise by richard demarte. Report long island new york fishing report april 2, 2020. Cast away the norwalk river is an anglers dream townvibe. What youre most likely to catch in norwalk in april.
Instead of a single opening, long island sound has two. Long island sound fishing reports public group facebook. The past 2 weeks we have been landing numerous medium to large stripers in the 3443 range. Light tackle striped bass off connecticut s15 e8 youtube. New york and long island fishing reports on the water. Scup porgy fishing is very good in long island sound. 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. Please visit the fishing report page for pics of this past seasons catches as. Norwalk islands fishing all things related to fishing and exploring. We will commence weekly fishing reports as soon as public health guidelines related to social distancing are lifted. Hooked on fishing charters offers private fishing charters out of stratford ct.
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. Near long island sound, however, the housatonic turns into a. I will have my boat in the long island sound around stamford ct. Whether youre looking to relax with a good book or take a dip in the sound, these are the best beaches to do it. 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. Long island sound is a tidal estuary of the atlantic ocean, lying predominantly between the. Prior to this week striper action was good with bluefish mixing in to add to the catch. Captain roger gendron is a knowledgeable local angler with over 30 years of experience guiding the waters of western long island sound. 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. A guide to prime fishing spots in fairfield county norwalk. Lots happening over the past week in long island sound.
A guide for beach and boat anglers migdalsk, tom on. 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. During this time, the long island sound provides an abundant mix of the north easts inshore game fish. Fishing grandpa maurice and son jeremy had a great time landing a total of 21 stripers drifting and trolling. Thirtyplus pound stripers are coming up from the montauk surf. 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. This extraordinary ecosystem has supported the economy and culture of this region since prehistoric times. 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. Catch of the daymarine fishing report for long island sound. Fishing in long island sound and the near by ocean is, according to longtime boating and saltwater fishing writer kevin falvey, blessed. Book your private fishing charter now for a coastal adventure. In long island sound, fishing continues to be strong. 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. Hook up with your local partycharter boat to get into some of the.
The first charter of the 2019 season started with a bang. 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. Our norwalk boat has been totally overhauled and is still under a tarpaulin. Connecticut fishing report july 25, 2019 on the water. As one who loves long island i like to read and collect books about long island andor written by long island authors. Find an otwapproved charter fishing captain for connecticut. We closed up our florida boat last week and have since returned to connecticut. High tide and low tide forecasts for connecticut, long island sound and other regions all over the world. 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. Our conservation efforts maritime aquarium norwalk, ct. Larger bass have been sticking with the bunker schools, livelined bunker have been accounting for a few fish up to 35 pounds.
Long island sound northeast saltwater fly fishing fishing in westport ct fly casting. An estuary is where saltwater from the ocean mixes with freshwater from inland sources. We are a norwalk, ct based private charter company that offers long island sound s most unique and intimate private yacht charter service. 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. Roger reports that the blues were offshore this week sliding across the surface like partially submerged submarines, making sightcasting really exciting. Near long island sound, however, the housatonic turns into a wide, swift tidal river. This next four weeks normally offers the best fishing of the year for bluefish, stripers, porgies, blackfish. Norwalk islands fishing all things related to fishing and. Long island sound 272 new haven 25 norwalk islands 380 watch hill reefs 2. Drew cummins has been fly fishing the norwalk river for the past seven years. Long island new york fishing report october 10, 2019.
Long island fishing maps and nautical charts long island sound is more than a 1,300 square miles with approximately 600 miles of shoreline. The weekly fishing report is a summary of fresh and saltwater fishing activity in connecticut. 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. Striped bass fishing western long island sound, ny duration. Charter my sea ray long island sound charter boats in ct. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long. Weekly fishing reports for connecticut new england the. I have been saltwater fishing the sound and the surrounding estuaries since i was in the single digits. Operating from the captains cove seaport in bridgeport, connecticut, salt addict fishing charters is located in one of the best fishing.
Norwalk islands fishing all things related to fishing. 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. With a growing fleet, tambass charters provides unique fishing services to coastal towns along long island sound. Dont forget to book those prime weekend dates for a striped bass of a lifetime starting again the first week of may 2019. 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. Hooked on fishing charters fishing charters in connecticut and. Enjoy a charter on striper, an exceptional custom built downeast vessel. New england and long island sound continued to decline, reports show. Major connecticut cities on the sound include stamford, norwalk, bridgeport. Some school size striped bass are also being landed on bucktails and trolled umbrella rigs. Report for long island sound we wont have a fishing report for a couple of weeks. After graduating college, my casual hobby turned into an obsession, and i bought my first boat shortly thereafter in 2012. He has all the tackle and can also incorporate a lesson into a trip out on the sound. Over the weekend i was back on the boat off stratford, ct and found lots of bait including peanut bunker and a crab h.
Workshop report long island sound introduction risk identification and mitigation are and have been ongoing activities within the long island sound area. Schoolie stripers have been caught in most areas throughout the island. Tyler today to set up your next charter fishing adventure. Search for a fishing guide or charter by state, country, fishing type, species or key word search.
All things related to fishing and exploring the norwalk islands. 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. Kevin wrote a book on fishing for these species and. Farmington river norwalk river mianus river saugatuck river. 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.
Monster bluefish this past week we have been battling monster size bluefish up to 17lbs. Sep 29, 2010 for local fishing information, contact dees bait and tackle in new haven at 203 5627025. Long island sound, housatonic river saltwater fishing report. Long island sound fishing reports hooked on fishing charters. Salt addict fishing charters offers full day fishing, half day fishing, night fishing and sunset cruises. Striped bass love squidso much so that fishermen once referred to them as squid hounds. 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. Good fishing reported from the norwalk islands to the southsouthwest side of block island. Norwalk river fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. The main targets are striped bass, bluefish, fluke, porgies, blackfish, false albacore. Please visit the fishing report page for pics of this past seasons catches as well as freshwater updates and tips.
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. New restrictions seek to save long island sound lobsters ctpost. Long island, new york and connecticut fishing maps and. Jul 25, 2019 dawn and dusk have certainly been the strongest, but mike has the bite dialed in all day long. I especially enjoy attending book signings so i can meet the authors and have my books personalized. Long island sound has historically had rich recreational and commercial fishing. Its a place where salt water from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers and the land. 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. Long island sound fishing picture continues to improve the hour. In upstate connecticut, the housatonic river is known for its excellent trout fishing.
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. A guide to prime fishing spots in fairfield county. Check out over 44 recent norwalk fishing reports posted by pro anglers. Being one of the first specialists in fly fishing on the coast of fairfield county connecticut, roger has grown an excellent reputation. 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. May 29, 20 striper fishing long island sound, norwalk, ct.
Hickory shad fishing is good to excellent in the lower connecticut river by the deep marine headquarters fishing pier. We can provide a catered breakfast, lunch, or dinner charter perfect for family or corporate functions. New england fishing report noreast saltwater magazine. 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. No one connects more directly to east coast anglers than the fisherman magazine. Ready for 2nd half of the season mid season maintenance was completed this week an the kingfisher is back in action. And those of us who have hunted for stripers, blues, fluke, sea bass, and other species here will probably agree. 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. We fish the long island sound from may thru december. Fishing charters aboard with tambass, guided tours, and moonlight bass trips are. 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. It is approximately 110 miles long and 21 miles across at its widest point. To learn more about popular species in long island sound, visit our fishing regulations page or.
Oct 10, 20 the long island sound fishing picture continues to improve with the arrival of october. Here are some valuable long island fishing maps and nautical charts new york state connecticut massachusetts pennsylvania rhode island. From apriljuly this boat is available for inshore long island sound fishing from our stamford ct location. Ultimate fishing challenge 300 lb catfish challenge how to catch big catfish duration. Salt addict fishing charters is the long island sound fishing guide that offers a great day of fun and fishing. Heres the latest fishing and weather forecast for norwalk. Norwalk, long island s east end, nyc area, madison, ct fishing report. Stripers to 30lbs have been eager to take live bunker and eels as well as diam. Call the captain and book your connecticut private fishing charter on the beautiful long island sound and its surrounding waterways.
Wilton and norwalk before entering long island sound. Dawn and dusk have certainly been the strongest, but mike has the bite dialed in all day long. Weekly trout stocking information can be found on our current stocking report or the interactive stocking map. Long island sound east suffolk new york 20 catches.
For local fishing information, contact dees bait and tackle in new haven at 203 5627025. 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. 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. Striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, tautog and more. Striper fishing long island sound norwalk ct youtube. These fish are mostly on the small side with the occasional keeper striper mixedin. The landmark book was turned into a documentary by the u. Fly fishing connecticut is the premiere fly fishing guiding service for fly fishing in fairfield county, connecticut and beyond. With 332 miles miles of beach to choose from, youre sure to find your ideal spot. The black sea bass fishing has been consisten more. For most fairfield county residents, long island sound is just a short carride away and offers an abundance of saltwater fly fishing opportunities. Norwalk ct fishing reports, times, licenses, and shops.
For most fairfield county residents, long island sound is just a short carride. Long island sound, norwalk harbor and inner hempstead. The black sea bass bite has also picked up in our area with fish up to 24. 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. Long island sound fishing report the compleat angler. Bass and blues are all over the norwalk islands and most of the fish have been in shallower water. Oct 24, 2010 fishing the long island sound with judith lynn charters in norwalk, ct fishingtotheextreme.
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. The 2019 ct li sound saltwater season is just around the corner. 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. Schenks island in the center of town is another hot spot. We are now taking private charters for the 2020 rhode island blackfish season. Posted on june 5, 2019 june 6, 2019 by norwalkislandsfishing. You cant fish, frate said of the regulations on the books, including. If youre looking for a long island sound fishing charter, youve come to the right place. Fishing the long island sound with judith lynn charters in. New england fishing report in connecticuts, fishing reports from western long island sound, western ct. Gps coordinates, not listed in similar books, are provided for numerous navigational markers, boat launches, state parks and fishing hotspots including. Middlebank ii sails seven days a week, offering daily fishing trips from captains cove seaport.
Captain rick dayhuff fishes long island sound as well as the surrounding bays, harbors and rivers. Final report to the national marine fisheries service, gloucester. Book a trip today and experience sportfishing and trophy striped bass. Since then, i have been fishing the sound by boat, with a focus on the norwalk islands, with fervor.
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