# Salty Sal's Complete Long Island Sound Report - November 4, 2025
Alright folks, Salty Sal here with the latest scoop on the Long Island Sound. It’s been a wild week with Melissa blowing through, but the fishing is firing up as we head into this full moon. Water temps have dropped below 60 degrees, and that’s got the blackfish chewing their heads off. Let’s get into it.
## The Blackfish Bonanza
The tog bite is the main event right now. The recent storm and temperature drop have pushed these fish into deeper water, and they are hungry. We’re seeing solid reports from all the usual haunts: the Brush Pile, Marshall Field, Old Field Point, and Rocky Point have all been producing. I’m hearing about fish up to 8 pounds, with plenty of keepers in the mix. Green crabs are the ticket, so stock up before you head out. The bite is strong, and it should stay that way through the end of the month.
## Stripers on the Move
The striper action is a mixed bag, but there are plenty of fish to be had. In the eastern Sound, schoolies are putting on a show, blitzing on bay anchovies. Look for the birds, and you’ll find the fish. In the harbors, especially at sunrise and sunset, you can find fish up to 33 inches hitting topwater plugs. The East River was on fire during the storm, with reports of bass up to 48 inches. That’s what a little barometric pressure drop will do! In the back bays, it’s mostly smaller fish, but still plenty of action.
## Bonito and Albies
The bonito run has been one for the books this year, but it’s starting to wind down. There are still some fish to be had in the central Sound, but you’ll have to work for them. As for the albies, they’ve mostly cleared out of the western and central Sound. Your best bet is to head east if you’re still hoping to get into some of those speedsters.
## Salty Sal’s Forecast
This full moon on November 5th is going to make for some strong tides, and that should get the bait and the fish moving. The three days before and after the full moon are your prime time to be on the water. The blackfish bite will continue to be the most reliable action, but don’t count out the stripers, especially in the eastern Sound. It’s a great time to be fishing the Sound, so get out there and make it happen. This is Salty Sal, signing off.
Alright folks, Salty Sal here with the latest scoop on the Long Island Sound. It’s been a wild week with Melissa blowing through, but the fishing is firing up as we head into this full moon. Water temps have dropped below 60 degrees, and that’s got the blackfish chewing their heads off. Let’s get into it.
## The Blackfish Bonanza
The tog bite is the main event right now. The recent storm and temperature drop have pushed these fish into deeper water, and they are hungry. We’re seeing solid reports from all the usual haunts: the Brush Pile, Marshall Field, Old Field Point, and Rocky Point have all been producing. I’m hearing about fish up to 8 pounds, with plenty of keepers in the mix. Green crabs are the ticket, so stock up before you head out. The bite is strong, and it should stay that way through the end of the month.
## Stripers on the Move
The striper action is a mixed bag, but there are plenty of fish to be had. In the eastern Sound, schoolies are putting on a show, blitzing on bay anchovies. Look for the birds, and you’ll find the fish. In the harbors, especially at sunrise and sunset, you can find fish up to 33 inches hitting topwater plugs. The East River was on fire during the storm, with reports of bass up to 48 inches. That’s what a little barometric pressure drop will do! In the back bays, it’s mostly smaller fish, but still plenty of action.
## Bonito and Albies
The bonito run has been one for the books this year, but it’s starting to wind down. There are still some fish to be had in the central Sound, but you’ll have to work for them. As for the albies, they’ve mostly cleared out of the western and central Sound. Your best bet is to head east if you’re still hoping to get into some of those speedsters.
## Salty Sal’s Forecast
This full moon on November 5th is going to make for some strong tides, and that should get the bait and the fish moving. The three days before and after the full moon are your prime time to be on the water. The blackfish bite will continue to be the most reliable action, but don’t count out the stripers, especially in the eastern Sound. It’s a great time to be fishing the Sound, so get out there and make it happen. This is Salty Sal, signing off.
