The Long Island Sound Fall Run: When Everything Comes Alive If you fish Long Island Sound, there’s one time of year that always gets us excited: the fall run. But the fall run isn’t something that suddenly starts on a certain date. There’s no switch that flips on September 15 or October 1. It’s a transition, and many of the changes that create some of the best fishing of the year begin well before anglers realize it. As summer winds down, the days get shorter, nights become cooler, and water...

If you’re searching for the best fishing charter on the Long Island Sound , you’ve probably noticed that many trips follow the same routine heading out and trolling for hours. While trolling can be effective, it’s not the only way to fish, and it’s definitely not the only way we do things at Bluefin Sound Charters. We specialize in hands-on, action-packed fishing trips that adapt to the conditions, giving you a more exciting and rewarding experience every time you step on board. Fishing...

When winter digs in harder than usual deep freezes, snowpack that lingers, ice in back bays and even in the East River. Anglers start asking the same nervous question: Is spring fishing going to be late this year? With Striped Bass opening April 15, and March/April usually acting as the temperature “switch” that sparks striped bass movement, an unusually cold winter can matter but not in a simple, one-way. Let’s break down what really happens beneath the surface. ❄️ How a Brutally Cold Winter...