OMG Where are the Fluke

[JerseyMike]

I hear what you and many people are saying about the cold water but I've caught tons of fish with surface temps in the low 60's. In my experience once you get to mid-June unless you have a strong S wind it's game on! Yesterday with no recent storms to screw up the bottom, we had surface temps in the 70's, nice easy drift and only one fluke. I launch out of highlands and the only fluke I've been able to find has been around the hook or inside.

[damnyankee]

We have had a lot of rain this year in May and June, that could be affecting the ocean fluke, that being said, the bay has been outstanding this year so far

[Irish Jigger]

In the bay and up the reach!! If the ocean was good half the NY fleet and the boats from Belmar wouldn't be fishing in front of Earle and all the way in the back!!

[AndyS]

Don't you worry, NMFS is going to a 1 fluke limit at 21" next year, that should boost the fluke populations.

[Generations]

Agree with some of the guys above. Raritan bay has been producing pretty well this season. Fish are deep also, from what I’ve experienced. If it’s something you want/can do, I’d take the trip up there.

[Capt. Debbie]

Huh?

Wouldn't more rain run off effect the bays more than the Atlantic Ocean?

Originally Posted by damnyankee

We have had a lot of rain this year in May and June, that could be affecting the ocean fluke, that being said, the bay has been outstanding this year so far

[tuna john]

i think majority of the population is shifting north same as sea bass sad to say

[Joey Dah Fish]

Right here u der the Fish Monger II 14 man limit plus in 3 hours