Montauk - Eastern Long Island to RI | New York Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

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Fishing Report Last Updated:

4 / 16 / 2021

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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Montauk is currently Good

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Captain Ernie French

Fishing conditions: Weather can be cool to cold. Beautiful clear water. Bass on the surface.

Inshore temperature: 66 Degrees F

Offshore temperature: 63 Degrees F

Type of bait fish are feeding on: Bay anchovy. Bunker

Fish species: Striped Bass, Blues, False Albacore

Fishing season: Mid May till November

Nearest airport: Islip Airport, Kennedy Airport

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 20 Lb. Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 10 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line

Person Fishing in a stream

Montauk, Eastern Long Island To Rhode Island Description

Montauk Point and Gardiners Bay

Techniques & Tips

Casting to bass on the surface.

7-Day Forecast

The season is slowing down. Weather is the big determining factor in getting out. Contact me for more information.