Tuesday, May 16th 2023 Report

If the word isn't out yet, the Stripers are here. With plenty of mackerel in the Canal, fish are being caught consistently on topwater in the early morning, as well as jigs. The key to finding these fish is to chase the tide and find the bait. What ever way the tide is running, get to that end and wait for bait and the Stripers will quickly flow in from the middle of the Canal, or push in from one of the bays. Rumors of Bluefish in the east end, but I cannot yet confirm this. Fish are also being caught out in the surf in both Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay. With pogies being the primary bait in Buzzards, at night stick to larger profile baits if you want to target the bigger fish cruising the flats. I hope everyone has a great week and check back Friday for another report. Tight lines everyone!