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Fishing Report August 16th, 2011
It's mid-August and everything is acting like it's mid-August. Fishing continues to be excellent and our fishery continues to evolve. Bonita are around our shores and thick in many spots. Bluefish are a constant and Bass have been caught in good numbers at night off the shore. Lastly, the offshore fishery continues to evolve.
We've had some rain and unfortunately some east wind in the last couple of days- hopefully this weather doesn't stall our productive fishery. As they say, "east is least" and often a good blow from the East will shake things up. The seems to be a relatively mild front, so we are confident what we have learned over the last couple fo weeks will continue.
Bonita have become very thick on the bar and in some of the western edges. We've even heard reports of guys catching double digit fish in the last few days. Yo-Zuri's and butterfly jigs have been go to lure in the west. What is even more exciting though, is hearing of people catching these elusive speedsters from the beach with some consistency. While Great Point continues to be only open part of the way, anglers who are walking have been rewarded. People who venture on the inside of the point have been catching some bonita and lots of bluefish. Deadly Dicks and Hopkins are the lures of choice.
Bluefish were going crazy this morning all along the Eastern shore. It seems the east wind was blowing the bait in and the fish followed. So while many people hunkered in with the weather, those who braved it were rewarded. You never know what is going to happen- so go fish and figure it out! As we mentioned before, Great Point continues to offer only limited access. While we all miss this special spot, take it as an opportunity to explore the Island and find some new spots. Recently, Madaquecham, Low Beach and Quidnet have been some hot spots...
The offshore fishery continues to improve. The inshore bluefin fishery has slowed, but the bait is still in close. Don't be surprised to see these fish in close again. Be prepared with fresh line and some bigger swimmers. The large yo-zuri's and X-raps have been holding to these powerful fish. If you are headed further south, the bait and warmer water has brought in White Marlin, Mahi and Yellow Fin. Just this week, we've also heard of three different people spotting White Sharks. Speaking of sharks, Mako's and a few Threshers have been reported amongst a sea full of Blue Sharks. If you have a free day, run south west about 20 miles, and you'll be sure to have a good story...
Bass have seen a resurgence at night. Head to the south shore with soft baits and swimmers, put in your time and you'll be rewarded.
Get out there and wet a line!
Capt. Corey Gammill
Capt. Cam Gammill
Capt. Nat Reeder
Dr. Mike Ruby
- Click on the blue markers below to view the location names for each fishing spot.
This map is intended to help you orient yourself around the island. Below are 20 of the standard access points that people use to fish the shores of the island.
It is important to know that the beauty of an island though, is that there are fish all around, should you be willing to look. We also believe that while there
is a great camaraderie to be surrounded by 10 of your best friends, all with rods bent, that there is a subtle joy to catching a fish in a spot all your own.
I always recommend to people to find a beach they like and pick a direction to walk casting the whole way down. If you are fishing for Bluefish, cast as far as you
can perpendicular to the beach, if you are casting for Striped Bass, cast 45 degrees in the direction you are walking as Bass are closer to shore. If you get to a
point in the beach, a break in the surf, or water that just looks different, this is likely where fish are residing. Stop and cast ten times to test the water. Tight lines!
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