The 2008 season is underway. The Striped Bass have arrived in force. The Bass are feeding primarily on squid and small baitfish. Trolling and drifting are both effective with parachutes, diamond jigs and bucktails being the preferred baits. There is also good fishing reported in the Gut on both tides as well as some of the popular inshore spots along the CT shoreline. The draggers are reporting good quantities of Fluke in the area. The Fluke regulations are now finalized for 2008. The CT season opened on May 24th. There is a 5 fish limit with a minimum size of 19 1/2 inches. The New York Fluke season is also open with a 4 fish limit and a 20 1/2 inch minimum. Rhode Isalnd does not have a closed season and there is a 7 fish limit with a 20 inch minimum.
Tuesday June 3rd: The Striped Bass fishing continues to provide great action. Fishing has been best at the beginning and end of each tide due to the very strong tides this week. Several fish between 41" and 48" have been reported. More and more Bluefish are moving in to the Race everyday. Fluke fishing remains good. With the new size limits there are more shorts than keepers but plenty of action.
