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Eastern Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound
Capt. Mark Anderson
November 3, 2002
Long Island Sound - Saltwater Fishing Report
With the terrible weather we have been having every weekend, it looks like that is about it for the Kingfisher. Looking back on the season I can honestly say it was a very good year. Charter customers were treated to some incredible early season fluke fishing this past spring. Montauk's famed shoreline stayed true to form producing large numbers of fluke for those willing to make the early season trek to the south shore. If you’re looking for non-stop fishing action for these tasty doormats, it doesn't get any better than Montauk in May. The Connecticut and Rhode Island shoreline was nothing short of excellent as well for fluke this year. Anglers aboard the Kingfisher scored very well on our combo trips getting trophy Bass and Fluke on the same trip.
As for Striped Bass, the fishery is holding up very well with fish getting bigger and bigger with every passing year. The months of June, July, and October were phenomenal, and the bluefish picked up the slack during August and September. Livelining hickory shad proved to be the hot method for scoring over 60 trophy sized linesiders (over 40 inches) for customers this year. Most fish were taken in water less than 12 feet deep on 20-pound light tackle spinning gear. Captain Ray Kelly of "fishing adventures with Capt. Ray Kelly" came on board this summer to film this light tackle experience and the bass didn't disappoint him. In less than two hours we had enough footage for an hour long show with about 13 bass from 32" to 40". Look for Capt. Ray's show this Feb. or visit his website if you would like to get a copy.
Light tackle enthusiasts were treated to a mixed bag of blues, stripers, and false albacore. Constant action was the norm around the islands located around Connecticut's famous shoal known as the Race.
And Blackfish showed up in very good numbers picking up where the fluke left off.
Offshore was good for sharkers, but for tuna enthusiasts weren't as happy as the larger fish never really came in close. That's the tuna game though.
Finally, the Kingfisher's largest fish for the year are as follows;
Striped Bass - 51lbs.
Fluke - 12.5lbs.
Bluefish - 20lbs.
Blue Shark - 350lbs.
Mako - 150lbs.
Blackfish - 12.5lbs.
False Albacore - 15lbs. (unofficial state record)
Capt. Mark, myself (Capt. Scott) and mates Ed and Sherrie would like to thank everyone who joined us on the Kingfisher this year and we are looking forward to seeing you next season.
Have a great winter,
Captain Scott Anderson
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