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Fish on! Report from aboard the Capt. Bob V

by May 1, 2015
A party boat trip for winter flounder last weekend yields some surprises.

Flounder derby set this weekend while anglers await May 1 opening of porgy season

by Apr 24, 2015
The Capt. Bob, fishing out of Mattituck, is running a flounder derby this weekend. The largest fish caught will earn the fisherman a season pass on the Capt. Bob.

Signs of spring: Pre-season porgy action, flounder, stripers around Shinnecock

by Apr 17, 2015
Fishing season slowly warming up: A few flounder caught at Shinnecock Canal, some small stripers active in the back creeks of Shinnecock Bay and pre-season porgy activity noted in this week's fishing report.

With stubbornly cold water temps, freshwater is best bet right now

by Apr 10, 2015
Laurel Lake will be stocked this month with 300 rainbow trout in 8.5 to 9.5 inch range and an additional 260 brown trout in the same size range.

Fishing report: Winter flounder season opens

by Apr 3, 2015
The start to the inshore fishing season is officially here with the April 1 opening of the winter flounder season.

Fishing report: Spring storm, cold waters

by Mar 28, 2015
This was a tough week for fishing as Mother Nature started the week with a nice early spring storm. Stiff winds kept most boats tied to the dock.

Fishing report: Atlantic waters yield cod, ‘Jurassic Park’-sized ling

by Mar 20, 2015
As winter holds spring hostage here on the North Fork, many of us are patiently awaiting the arrival of scup, striped bass and fluke.

Fishing on angry seas: Winter cod fishing in the Atlantic

by Mar 15, 2015
Brian Nigro heads out on the King Cod for an Atlantic fishing trip on seas that were much rougher than forecast.