Striped Bass – An extremely popular fish, probably due to its distinctive appearance and firm, delectable meat. Stripers are found both in the bay and within three miles or so of the beach. Although they are caught around the clock, nighttime is generally more productive.
Bluefish – An aggressive predator who never passes up a meal. Excellent fighting fish. Delicious table fare up to about 3 pounds IF they are promptly bled, iced and filleted properly. Bluefish generally school by size and often attack bait fish in large numbers. A bluefish “blitz” is an exciting sight, indeed. Great care must be exercised when landing these fish. Their teeth are razor sharp and revenge is the only thing on their small minds.
Fluke – Also known as “summer flounder”. Found in large numbers in Shinnecock Bay and on the edges of ocean wrecks. A great eating fish. Generally caught only during daylight hours.
Black Sea Bass – The quintessential “bottom fish”. These are found on or near the ocean floor in or around “structure” ( ship wrecks, rock piles, etc. ) Another great eating fish. Catching two at a time ( aka a “doubleheader” ) is possible.
Porgy – Another “bottom fish” generally found in the same haunts as the aforementioned Black Sea Bass. Fantastic fighters, pound for pound. Often caught two or three at a time. Harder to fillet and debone than most other fish, but well worth the effort.
