Bottom Line Up Front: The pelagic season is effectively over. All reliable sources, including Bluefin IV, Rock Fish Charters, Alyssa Ann Sportfishing, Lady Grace Charters, and Finall-ey Fishing, have confirmed their boats are winterized and offshore operations have ceased for the season. The...
What's up, surf rats! Surf City Steve here with your final beach report of the season. The party's over, folks. The striper season officially ended on December 15th, and the beaches are pretty much a ghost town. But for those of us who live for the salt and the sand, there's always something to...
Captain Tony's Complete NYC Harbor Report - December 30, 2025
Alright you knuckleheads, Captain Tony here with the final word on the water for 2025. The fat lady has sung, the stripers have packed their bags and headed south for the winter. The season officially closed on December 15th, so if...
Hey everyone, South Shore Sam here with your end-of-year wrap-up. The season has pretty much come to a close, but for those of us who can't quite hang up the rods yet, there are still a few things to do. The striped bass season is a memory, having closed on December 15th, and the blackfish...
Well folks, Salty Sal here with your final report of the 2025 season. It's been a wild ride, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. The striped bass season officially closed on December 15th, and with the blackfish season wrapping up on the 22nd, we're looking at a quiet end to...
The Surf in Winter: When the Beach Goes Silent
The surf fishing season on Long Island is officially over. The striped bass season closed on December 15th, water temperatures have dropped into the low 40s, and the winter storm rolling through this weekend is bringing snow, northeast winds...
Bottom Line Up Front
The offshore pelagic fishery is effectively closed for the season. Severe winter weather, cold water temperatures, and the absence of bait have shut down all canyon systems from Hudson to Montauk. A winter storm is currently impacting the region with northeast winds 15-20...
The Sound in Deep Winter: A Season of Transition
Well folks, we're officially in the dead zone. The striped bass and blackfish seasons closed on December 15th, and Mother Nature has made it abundantly clear that she's in charge now. Water temperatures have dropped to the low 40s throughout the...
Winter's Grip: When the Bays Go Quiet
The bays and inlets have entered their deep winter sleep. With the striped bass and blackfish seasons officially closed as of December 15th, and water temperatures hovering in the low to mid 40s, the South Shore has transformed from the bustling fishing...
The Harbor in Winter: A Firefighter's Perspective
Listen, I've been fishing these waters for over 40 years, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that December in the Harbor is a test of character. The striped bass season closed on December 15th, the blackfish are done, and the water...
The Sound in Deep Winter: A Season of Transition
Well folks, we're officially in the dead zone. The striped bass and blackfish seasons closed on December 15th, and Mother Nature has made it abundantly clear that she's in charge now. Water temperatures have dropped to the low 40s throughout the...
🎣 CATCH OF THE WEEK: World Record Canary Rockfish!
Christmas came early for Mendocino fisherman Brendan Walsh, who hauled in a potential world record canary rockfish weighing a whopping 10.25 pounds! The average canary rockfish is only 2-5 pounds, making this catch truly exceptional. Walsh was...
### 🧭 Hudson Canyon - December 23, 2025
**Bottom Line Up Front:** The Hudson Canyon is officially closed for business for any pelagic species. A strong gale warning is in effect, with seas building to 10 feet by Wednesday. Water temperatures have plummeted into the low 50s, pushing any...
The fall run of 2025 is one for the books, but all good things must come to an end. The last couple of weeks have seen the action on the ocean beaches slowly dwindle as the water temperatures drop and the migratory bass continue their journey south. The striper season officially closed on...
The concrete jungle has gone quiet, but for those of us who know where to look, there's still a flicker of life in the currents of the East and Hudson Rivers. The striper season has closed, and the water temperatures have dropped, but that doesn't mean the fishing has completely stopped. It just...
As the final days of 2025 wind down, the South Shore is settling into its winter slumber. The striper season officially closed on December 15th, and while some catch-and-release action continues, the main focus has shifted to the last of the blackfish and the surprisingly strong sea bass bite on...
The air is frigid, the water is cold, and the striper and blackfish seasons have officially closed as of December 15th. It was a great run while it lasted, but now our attention turns to the winter holdovers and freshwater opportunities that keep us busy through the cold months. For those...
Around the World in 80 Casts: Global Aquatic Wildlife Discoveries
A weekly roundup of the most fascinating, bizarre, and groundbreaking discoveries from the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Welcome, fellow aquatic enthusiasts, to another installment of "Around the World in 80 Casts." This...
Around the Nation: Record Breakers, Rare Beauties, and Bizarre Beasts
From the chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest to the warm currents of the Gulf Coast, the past week has been full of extraordinary aquatic encounters. Anglers and beachgoers across the United States have come face to face...
Executive Summary
The offshore pelagic fishery has transitioned into its winter phase, with the primary action shifting from tuna to structure oriented bottom species. While the bluefin tuna season remains open, the majority of pelagic activity has moved south into New Jersey and Maryland...
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