Fishing Is The New "Wholesome Harvest" For A Natural Organic Food Source And A Lot Of Fun Too!

Summer is a great time to fish. From tuna in the ocean or for fluke in the bays, the fishery is plentiful and to be enjoyed by the whole family. Reports are bountyful on sea bass at the artificial reefs, striped bass in the inlets and snappers, crabs and blowfish at the local docks. Fun for the whole family!!! enjoy your summer

New York State has thousands of miles of shoreline that provide abundant crabbing opportunities (including the Hudson River). Catching crabs can be accomplished by using baited crab pots that are set and checked frequently. Be sure to review the Crab Pot Regulations (link leaves DEC's website) before setting your crab pots. Another method of crabbing is to simply use a baited hand line to lure crabs to you and a dip net to capture the crabs. Please clear your lines and dispose of them properly at the end of your trip to prevent unnecessary pollution in our waterways.

SEA BASS IS OFFICIALLY OPEN-BE AWARE OF NEW REGULATIONS
Sea bass- 3 fish at 16-1/2 inches
Sea bass are a fun game fish that provide a good fight and a even better meal. The best way to target these fish are bait Rig with clam. Diamond jigs with no rubber tail are another fun way to catch these fish. When targeting these fish be sure to fish near structure because these fish use it for cover and feeding,

When targeting these fish be sure to fish near structure or Artificial Reefs  because these fish use it for cover and feeding

Tip of the week: Take care of you and your catch.
With the hot humid weather of summer upon us its important to take care of yourself as well as your catch. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you to stay hydrated, use sun screen, and to wear proper clothing: hat and sunglasses. If you intend on harvesting your catch bring a cooler with plenty of ice to keep your fish out of the sun and keep cold. Its also a good idea to bleed your fish, this will also help preserve your catch and make for a better eating experience. Crabs while hardy, should be kept in a bucket without water out of the sun and covered with a wet (saltwater) rag. While fishing or crabbing bait should also be kept out of the sun and either covered with a wet rag or in a cooler with ice.