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Our report is a bit sparser this week thanks to some tough weather that kept anglers off the water in many places. Wind and tide made for some serious swells borderline dangerous conditions in a few places, and we're keeping our eyes on the forecast for this weekend to see if things calm down a bit. Sunday looks the most likely, so fingers crossed. Fortunately, the trout fishing has been excellent, just as last week, and anglers coming back from the Housatonic in particular, have had glowing reports. So there are still some good angling options in the region. Read on for details!

Northeast Fishing Report: 10/4/19

October 04, 2019 1 Comment

The word this week is that we're in a bit of a lull. We had been hoping that last weekend would bring a big push of Albies, especially with favorable tides and lots of bait, but things stayed middling. It seems this year was a bit of an off year for the most part. That said, anglers who are willing to work for it are still getting into some saltwater action. It's just not easy pickings. Fortunately, the trout fishing has started to pick up in earnest so you're not out luck if you want to get on the water. Read on for details...

Northeast Fishing Report: 9/27/19

September 27, 2019

Greetings Compleat Anglers! Like last week, this one is all about Albies as we head into the heart of the season. So far it's been a mixed bag: on the upside, there is lots of bait in the water and there are definitely fish around. On the downside, those fish seem unusually fickle and spread out, making for some real hit-and-miss fishing. This weekend, which should have favorable wind and tides, may tell us the real story of the season. Has it just been a tease thus far, with the best to follow? Or will it go out with a whimper? Only one way to find out...

Northeast Fishing Report: 9/20/19

September 20, 2019

Greetings Compleat Anglers! The word this week is all about Albies as saltwater anglers have turned their focus almost exclusively to these guys, and it's likely to stay that way over the next few weeks. Things were teed up nicely last week for Albies, and some anglers definitely had success. Fish were around, and we've been hearing about huge quantities of bait in the water. The challenge was weather, with Dorian providing some challenging conditions. With the forecast settling, it should kick into gear in earnest. Read on for more details!