Western Long Island Sound Fish Species
Salmon River Fish Species
April
Resident Striped Bass
May
Striped Bass (migrating fish arrive)
Bluefish (mid–late month)
Porgies (late month)
Black Sea Bass (late month)
Sea Robins
One of the most exciting months as larger bass begin pushing into the Western Sound.
June
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Porgies (Scup)
Black Sea Bass
Weakfish (occasional)
Sea Robins
Sandsharks
Prime multi-species fishing with consistent action.
July
Striped Bass (early mornings / nights best)
Bluefish
Porgies
Black Sea Bass
Sea Robins
Sandsharks
Warm water brings steady bottom fishing and light-tackle opportunities.
August
Bluefish
Porgies
Black Sea Bass
Sea Robins
Sandsharks
Great month for mixed-bag trips and family charters.
September
Porgies
Black Sea Bass
Sea Robins
Sandsharks
King Salmon (Pulaski, NY)
Coho Salmon (Pulaski, NY)
Steelhead Trout (Pulaski, NY)
Cooling temps trigger aggressive feeding.
October
King Salmon (Pulaski, NY)
Coho Salmon (Pulaski, NY)
Steelhead Trout (Pulaski, NY)
Brown Trout (Pulaski, NY)
Blackfish (Tautog - prime season)
Porgies
Tautog fishing becomes the main focus.
November
Blackfish (prime season)
Striped Bass (Night Fishing Limited Dates)
December
Steelhead Trout (Pulaski, NY)
Brown Trout (Pulaski, NY)
Peak Season Highlights
Trophy Striped Bass: May – June
Trophy King Salmon/Trout: September- October (Pulaski, NY)
Best Bottom Fishing: June – September & October - November
Blackfish: October – November
Steelhead Trout: December
Family Action Trips: July – September