Surfcasting Season Kicks Off at Fire Island
Dedicated surf anglers making the trek to Fire Island. Scattered striper catches from the beach with better action expected soon.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 47°F
- Moon
- Waxing Crescent
- Tide / flow
- Best around tide changes
- Weather
- Cool, onshore S wind 10-15, 52°F
New to these readings? What do water temp, cfs, tide, and moon phase actually mean for fishing?
What's Biting
Striped Bass
Clam or bunker chunks
Bluefish
2-3 weeks out
What's Next
Patience is the name of the game for surf anglers right now. Fish the deeper cuts on incoming tides. Once bunker schools arrive, the bite will turn on fast.
Context
Fire Island surf produced fish to 40 lbs during last year's April full moon.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.