The fall run of stripers is in full swing especially around the south fork and along some south shore beaches. The arrival of spring each season brings visions of giant blackfish tautoga onitis to the minds of many sinker bouncers. The new york state fluke season opens on may 4th where fluke historically have used just fishings home waters of the peconic bay to spawn. Flounder fishing city island bronx, ny island current. Just be sure to remain in connecticut waters during your search for tautog, as new york has not, of late, had a spring component to their blackfish season. The bottom line when bottomfishing long island sound during the spring season is that the farther west you fish, the warmer water you will find. Long island fishing seasons longevity sportfishing long. Cultivating blackfish far from the sea the new york times. Many marine species are managed on a coastwide basis with seasons and limits required by the atlantic states marine fisheries commission. New york s tautog blackfish regulations will be dramatically tightened in 2012 by a sharply shortened season and an increased size limit for both recreational and commercial anglers. Dec enforcement officers recall very crafty fishermen as. Blackfishing in the long island sound region continues through dec.
Free fishing reports northeast new york north shore blackfish season 2018. Ny bight region marine and coastal district waters lying outside of the long island sound region, 16, 2 4, april 1 april 30. This update showed that the long island sound and new york bight tautog populations are overfished, and overfishing is occurring. Know your new york blackfish regulations blackfish regulations this season differ between the north shore and the rest of the. Experience an exciting bluefish and striped bass night fishing trip on the calm waters of the long island sound off the shores of city island, new york. Crackdown on fisherman catching undersized fish nets. On december 14 fishing regulations require us to shut down for the winter. Late season north fork blackfishing december 4, 2019.
The blackfish season in new york runs from october 5th through december 14th. Fluke are one of the best tasting and most challenging fish to target. Chris hueth of the big mohawk party boat, which sails from belmar. The table above provides a summary of trip limits for quota managed commercial fisheries in new york. New jersey recreational marine regulations apply to all fish species when they are possessed in state waters or landed in new jersey regardless of where they are caught. Special regulations for specific waters follow in the regulations by county. A handful of open boats will target flounder, blackfish and cod over the next couple of weeks, but the majority will be kicking off their schedules. The council usually addresses these issues at their march meeting with the management measures becoming effective in mid to late april or early may. If snow hasnt covered most of the stream banks too deeply there are still lots of fish in the tributaries. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. In midjune, the fluke start migrating east towards gardiners island. The new regulations are being put into effect to remain in compliance with the atlantic states marine fisheries commissions fishery management plan. Tautog blackfish regulations vary for the long island sound region marine.
Goode 1884 said, the tautog has always been a favorite table fish, especially in new york, its flesh being white, dry, and of a delicate flavor. Harlem and east rivers, hudson river north to troy dam. Striped bass and winter flounder season opens in april. The new regs were required in order to comply with an atlantic states marine fisheries commission asmfc mandate to reduce blackfish harvest. Check with the division of marine resources 6314445621 to ensure these fishing limits are in effect, as laws and regulations are frequently amended by the state legislature, the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa. New york s blackfish season opened on october 1, and blackfish sea bass combo trips will become a focus. Marilyn jean gallery marilyn jean iv sheepshead bay. Sometimes the ice is not safe till the middle of january. Crackdown on fisherman catching undersized fish north fork, ny the fishermen on the north fork were caught with undersized sea bass, blackfish and porgies, police say. The minimum size is 14 inches and the bag limit is four fish per day. Walleye, northern pike, tiger muskie and pickerel seasons open may 4. Fishing rules and regulations the fisherman magazine. Fishing news ny blackfish season opens october 5 the.
Blackfish, also called tautog are very challenging to hook, fight hard and taste great. New york, the marilyn jean iv is a 70 lydia party fishing boat offering daily atlantic ocean fishing excursions off of the new york ny and new jersey shore. Departing from sheepshead bay brooklyn, new york, the marilyn jean iv is a 70 lydia party fishing boat offering daily atlantic ocean fishing excursions off of the new york ny and new. The following statewide angling regulations apply to all waters for which special regulations have not been established. I see so many people excited to catch tog but after heartbroken when realizing that tog are not the easiest to hook. Many of us saltwater anglers cannot get enough blackfish, this is why it is so hard to patiently wait for the fall season to have a try at these beasts. Openboat, bottomfishing trips are sailing on wednesdays and sundays this month by reservation. When blackfish move in, they stay in that location thats their home for the season. The fall marathon is on with lots of action along the north and south shores. Its been a long winter and were all ready to get back out on the water. Blackfishing remains the biggest draw late in li season. The blackfish season in new york runs through december 20 with a 14inch minimum and four fish per day limit.
The bottom line when bottomfishing long island sound during the spring season is that the farther west you. Those regulations must then be approved by our states marine fisheries council. Whether you fish from montauk and orient point on the islands east end, or city island and the ny bight to the west, spring is blackfish time. Most anglers will be fishing on the new regulations for the first time this fall. The fall blackfishing season opened yesterday and will remain open thru dec. Lots of fish were caught with lots of keeper tog in the mix. It lives along the coast in rocky areas and may be found near pilings, jetties and wrecks. There are boats now out of montauk and along the north fork that are targeting these. Saltwater anglers must comply with the requirements of the new jersey saltwater recreational registry program. December fishing in new york state, weather is now the main factor which controls the fishing options open to new york anglers.
On thursday, the new jersey marine fisheries council approved new size, bag and season limits that will take effect within the next few weeks. March 28, 2019 long island metro fishing report with fred. City pages artists of the year 2010, dynamic duo blackfish make their nyc debut, with a special installation performance at new york live arts, celebrating the release of their limited edition 8cd collection of improvised concerts recorded while on tour across the usa with acclaimed choreographer emily johnsoncatalysts the. For the most current regulations, go to or call the marine fish listenonly information line at 609 2922083. It is commonly taken at fishing reefs in the atlantic ocean just south of long island. Anglers should be happy now, with new york seasons for blackfish, flounder and striped bass all open. The amendment was adopted in response to the 2016 tautog stock assessment update. Unapologetically designed both to inform and affect, gabriela cowperthwaites delicately lacerating documentary, blackfish, uses the tragic tale of a single whale and his human victims as. Davidson recommends grilling, baking, and using it in fish chowder. This story has been updated to include information that the kids seminar at the real seat this sunday is canceled. Black sea bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw. Island current fleet has the perfect boats, tools, bait and experience to get those flounders jumping on your line. Tautog blackfish long island sound region, april 1 april 30, 16, 2, marine and coastal district. Very good start to the 2019 blackfish season with fish to 9 12 lbs.
Fish the best reefs and wrecks of the long island sound. This wednesday, october 5th is the day many blackfish fans have been anxiously waiting for all season long. We resume on april 15th of the following season for the beginning of the ny striped bass season. Were getting a lot of hell from the new york sector. News and stories about the waterways of new york and new jersey. New york s often controversial and convoluted commercial and recreational fishing limits are set by an interstate fisheries commission, bu.
With no winter or spring season to target tog, many anglers will cram as much blackfishing into the next ten weeks as their schedules and the weather will allow. They would be even happier, of course, if the sun were shining and waters were warmer. How to catch tautog in new england salt water sportsman. Long island blackfish season longevity custom charters. The blackfish, also known as tautog, tautoga onitis ranges from nova scotia to south carolina. Closed seasons from december 23rd, 2019 to march 31st, 2020 from may 1st, 2020 to october 14th, 2020 from december 23rd, 2020 to march 31st, 2021. We have the best flounder fishing city island, new york has to offer. When blackfish begin to make a strong showing, trips will chase them full time. Eastern long island fishing information just fishing. Additional notes regulations shown are for ny bight management region marine and coastal district waters lying outside of the long island sound region. Blackfish marilyn jean iv sheepshead bay brooklyn ny. Blackfish are a challenging fish to catch, but can be quite rewarding once you master the technique, not to mention that it is one of the most delicious inshore fish to eat. Kevy and special guest star jamie head out for some blackfish in jamaica bay. New york seasons for blackfish, flounder and striped bass.