The season begins on Peconic Bay, my favorite fishery, with hundreds of miles of shoreline, crystal-clear water, and a thriving population of striped bass and bluefish. Targeting large fish in just a few feet of water makes this one of the premier fishing experiences on the North Fork. As water temperatures rise in the Peconic Bay Estuary, the fish transition to cooler summer grounds, and our focus shifts to the South Shore Bays and East Hampton. These areas offer a diverse fishery featuring rips, rocky structure, and expansive sandy flats. This is my favorite time of year—there’s nothing better than sight-fishing for striped bass and bluefish.

One of the greatest advantages of fishing the East End is its close proximity to cold ocean water throughout the summer, which makes fishing great year-round. As temperatures rise, striped bass and bluefish migrate east, following the cooler currents. During this time of year, we primarily use the SeaVee to run into  Block Island Sound and beyond. This fishery consistently produces trophy-sized fish on light tackle and fly, making it one of the best opportunities of the season to land a true fish of a lifetime.