Late May is delivering Long Beach Island some spring magic. After a wet holiday weekend, the beaches cleaned up and the sun is back out. The surf is fishy with good looking white water, clean – clear green water and very little weed along the tide line. (We got work the north end had some weed.) It’s prime-time for spring striped bass and with water temperatures in the mid-50s, the next couple of weeks could offer some of the best opportunities of the spring run. The LBI Spring Derby is in full swing with a great spread of catches on the leaderboard and there’s a bluefish and black drum on the board. The Derby’s Surf Master Catch – Photo – Release Division is lit up daily with submissions of over sized striped bass.
More info on the Derby >>> https://www.lbisfc.com/lbi-spring-surf-fishing-tournament
Here’s the Long Beach Island fishing report update brought to you by Greg at Fishermans Headquarters. Let’s go fishing!
On the local fishing front, the surf continues to be the standout. Clams remain the top producer for striped bass. There’s quality striped bass catches (fish in the upper 30″ range and over 40″ range) reported daily. There have also been some nice fish taken on lures, including the classic surf casting swimmers and larger glide baits. This is normally the time when anglers start mixing bunker into the game. We got a beautiful delivery of fresh bunker this evening (Tuesday 5pm). We have live eels in stock which are a great option right now for those hunting a bigger class of bass especially at night.
Fluke fishing is start but slowly. The waters have been chilly. Everyone’s fingers are crossed that it will come alive once the waters warm up… maybe this week or next, it will come soon. Reports from the beach, inlet and bay are popping in. Below is Kayla Kovalak who sent in this recent catch photo.
There’s a few bluefish showing up with a couple being caught off the surf, inlet and bay. Gary Grippaldi weighed in a 11.78# gator this evening that he caught off the mid-Island surf on bunker. We had a few other report from small to large size range. They are showing up! A few weakfish, spot and blowfish have showed up too.
Captain Steve Purul reported strong fishing this past weekend even though the weather wasn’t the best the bass were chewing. On Monday, “perfect and productive morning!” He’s dialed in so if you are looking to get out on a charter give him a call today! Call / Text Captain Steve – 609.290.1217
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