Apr

The Long Island Fishing Season Begins

After a Spring filled with wind and rain so far the weather forecasters are saying this weekend is looking VERY nice. Temps of near 70 degrees (remains to be seen) are being called for by the weather pundits. It could not come soon enough. I am sure I am not alone in saying that Long Island anglers are chomping at the proverbial bit to get on the water and stretch out their lines.

The weather could not be timed any better either as Sunday May 1st marks the opening day for the New York Fluke season. NY State Department of Environmental Conservation has finally announced the regulations on their website which are as follows;

NY Fluke Season Opener

3 fish per angler at 20.5 inches
Open Season of May 1 through September 30

There was much fanfare over the regulations for this season but that is behind us now, the regulations are official and the season is right around the corner. I hope everyone is able to get out there Sunday and have a great day on the water.

As for myself, I have plans for a preliminary peek around the Great South Bay and Fire Island Inlet area tonight hoping to find a few of the stripers and bluefish that are rumored to have already entered this area. I also have the crew rounded up for a more another attempt on Saturday afternoon.

Whether we have fish on these initial trips or not I know it will be GREAT just being back on the water. After the winter we had I will take solace in knowing if they are not around just yet then they are NOT far away