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Archived report. Published April 9, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterNew York · Montauk· April 9, 2026Hot bite

Montauk Gearing Up for Spring Run

Early scouts report scattered stripers around Montauk Point. Charter fleet starting spring trips for bass and tog.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
48°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waxing Crescent
Moon phase
Rips best on strong outgoing
Tide / flow
Brisk NW wind 15-20, seas 3-4 ft, 50°F
Weather

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What's biting

Active
Striped Bass
Bucktails bounced in the rips
Hot
Tautog
Crab on jigs
Slow
Porgy
Not yet

What's next

Montauk striper season is just getting started. Tog bite is the main game right now. As water warms through the 50s, expect bass action to ramp up quickly.

Context

Montauk's spring striper run typically peaks in the last two weeks of April.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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