2018 Fall striped bass run:

[Capt John]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Had a shot at some larger fish early in the fall and then it turned into short city, but all you wanted... Seems like the larger migratory fish coming down from the north bypassed and stayed out further east.

We’ve had better falls in terms of size but quantity was average or above... Your mileage may vary depending on where you fish out of.

Gerry, this has been the 4th year in a row that the bigger fish have stayed off shore in substantial numbers....beyond 3 mile limit. Smaller (sub legal) fish inshore chasing sand eels. For those looking for beefy fish (trophy).....for the most part NOT! Just my two cents.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Capt John

Gerry, this has been the 4th year in a row that the bigger fish have stayed off shore in substantial numbers....beyond 3 mile limit. Smaller (sub legal) fish inshore chasing sand eels. For those looking for beefy fish (trophy).....for the most part NOT! Just my two cents.

Yep but there was an accational good bite on big fish Deal and South to IBSP.

I think a lot of people’s perception will depend on where they fish. Sandy Hook immediate area was a good deal of shorts and nothing like we used to see late in the year between the channels.

[WhaleFart]

For us guys who don’t fish for stripers on a boat, it was hands down one of the worst I can remember, sure over the last few weeks you can catch 20 schoolies in a morning, but I can do that all summer long in the back waters. 2016 was one of the best where I caught and released 7 fish over 25lbs from the sand.

[Capt John]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Yep but there was an accational good bite on big fish Deal and South to IBSP.

I think a lot of people’s perception will depend on where they fish. Sandy Hook immediate area was a good deal of shorts and nothing like we used to see late in the year between the channels.

Gerry,

True on all points. Have a wonderful Holiday.

[Fun King]

One keeper bass, 30 lbs, and 0 keeper fluke for the season. No clouds of birds on fish, no epic gannet frenzies. Lower Harbor, Sandy Hook to Breezy Point. I had my boat wrapped up yesterday. See you in the spring.

[Chrisper4694]

def didn't compare to the last few years where we were fishing