Norwalk Islands Fishing Reports

Mostly Windy Weather This Week.... - My good friend and sometimes-mate, Emilio Pandolfi of Danbury, went out with me early last week to see what was happening on the Sound following several days of heavy winds and high seas. We began jigging at some of our favorite spots in the middle o more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Wind, wind, wind.... - We sailed in the early afternoon on Friday with Brian Anderson of Stamford, who was entertaining two colleagues—Dan Kinsbourne of Ridgefield CT and Mike Coughlin from the Garden State. It was a rough day on the water, but we were able to jig up some more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Only two trips this week; but good ones.... - We were out just twice this week. On Friday we fished with our faithful regular, Robert Remin of White Plains–who brought along neighbors, Evan Gilder and his young son, Daniel. Everyone enjoyed the morning–with non-stop jigging action, catching blue more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Lots of Porgies, Some Blues and Stripers.... - Autumn arrived a few days ago, and this week's weather was a mix of high and low temps–with almost every day including high winds. We sailed Saturday morning with Ted Inglesias of Westport and his father-in-law, Art Miller of Brooklyn NY. Wind veloci more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Only a Couple of Charters...but Good Stuff - After a layoff of several days we finally got back on the water Friday morning, with Robert Remin of White Plains NY and his son, Daniel, a resident of West Hartford. We again had to deal with winds throughout the trip, but the Remins—both great fis more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Most of the week was a washout.... - It's been a rough several days with near-gale winds and some heavy rain in our area. But we managed to get out on Saturday morning---with Mike White of Derby and his three sons, Chris of Seymour and Pat and Sean of Bethany--a belated Father's Day gi more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

A Busy Week...Autumnal Weather Throughout - We spent Monday and Tuesday entertaining some friends visiting from Sebastian, FL—catching porgies, bluefish and striped bass on both days. Wednesday morning we went out at 9am with Virginia Kamsky of Wilson Point and NYC—along with her son, Micha more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

A Busy and Productive Week....And No Hurricane! - The week was a mixed bag weather wise, starting out with high temps and rainy days and ending on the cool side. We were happy that the hurricane/tropical storm/tropical depression completely missed our area---after the local forecast had called for more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

You Never Know What You'll Be Bringing Aboard.... - We had a double header on Wednesday...one we'll never forget. We left the dock at 8am with My Bonnie regular, Gary Lattrell of Pawling NY–Golf Course Superintendent at Quaker Hill Country Club—and two other employees of the club—-brother and si more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands

Bluefish have been fickle for the past few days.... - Wednesday's trip (August 12) was with Wayne Heyland of Greenwich and a business associate, Peter. It was a very rough day on the water—along with some rain showers—but we were able to jig up bluefish 8-9 pounds—as well as some bluefish on the surfac more...
Capt. Sal Tardella - Norwalk Islands