Connecticut Fishing Report: Striped Bass Stay Strong, Fluke Improve & Bluefin Tuna Bite Picks Up
Striped Bass Fishing Remains Strong Throughout the Region
Striped bass fishing continues to be very good throughout our region, with the best action taking place during the early morning hours and at dusk. Anglers fishing light tackle over structure are finding consistent success.
Best Striped Bass Lures and Techniques
Glide baits continue to produce quality fish, especially when retrieved slowly. Top-producing presentations this week include:
- Nessie Glide Bait
- Chop Block Glide Bait
- Gravity GT
- Joe Baggs Block Island Eels rigged on light jig heads
For anglers covering larger areas, wire lining (snapping) parachute rigs, trolling umbrella rigs, or fishing a tube and worm along reef structure continue to be productive techniques.
If you're looking for a trophy striped bass, live lining eels or bunker may offer your best opportunity to connect with a larger fish.
Fluke Fishing Continues to Improve
Fluke are beginning to settle into a more consistent pattern, and anglers are starting to see better success.
One angler reported his best trip of the season, catching keeper black sea bass while also limiting out on fluke averaging 26 inches.
Most of the stronger fluke reports continue to come from the Montauk area, where anglers are finding more consistent action.
Offshore Fishing Report
The inshore bluefin tuna bite continues to improve, with numerous charter boats reporting fish around Coimbra, the Wreck of the Ranger, and Haabs Ledge.
Offshore canyon fishing was excellent at Brick Rock last week, with the bite now shifting to Veatch Canyon and Fish Tails. Water conditions continue to look favorable from The Dip to the Hudson Canyon.
Best Offshore Tuna Techniques
Successful anglers are finding fish using both trolling and jigging techniques.
This week's productive offshore tackle includes:
As always, call or stop by JB Tackle for the latest fishing reports, current conditions, and local knowledge before your next trip offshore.
Upcoming Events
We're excited to announce that JB Tackle will be hosting a series of in-season fishing seminars beginning this month.
Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for upcoming seminar topics, dates, and times.