Striper Migration Report

In Week 9 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre talk about the 50-pound bass stationed off New Jersey, the Hudson River’s spawning run, and an explosion of striper activity from Buzzards Bay to Boston, where migratory stripers arrived late last week. Plus, guest reporter Captain Dave Flanagan of North Island Fly in Smithtown, NY, gives us the scoop on the striper scene in Long Island Sound this week, as well as what to expect from the May new moon. Book a trip with North Island Fly: https://northislandfly.com/ Follow Capt. Dave Flanagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northislandfly On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/

In Week 7 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre discuss the wave of big bass that moved into New Jersey last week, the arrival of fresh migratory fish in southern Massachusetts, and how the full moon on May 1 should ignite better fishing in Long Island Sound. The guys also mention how surf fishermen from Maryland to Long Island are experiencing better action due to warmer weather and higher water temps. Plus, we get an update from Captain Zach Flake of Flyway Charters in Northern New Jersey, who breaks down his light-tackle and fly approach for stripers that are feeding on bunker locally. Follow Capt. Zach Flake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt_zachflake/ Book a trip with Flyway Charters: https://flywaychartersnj.com/ On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/

In Week 5 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre talk about last week’s cold front, which temporarily halted the northward migration of stripers in New Jersey, and how the fish have spread out from the rivers and bays to the surf. The guys also discuss the potential for some major fish movement around this week’s new moon. There are migratory bass along Maryland’s beaches, pre-spawn fish are heading up the Delaware and Hudson rivers, and with some warm weather prior to the new moon, we’re expecting a fresh wave of bass to bring better action to Long Island’s North and South Shores. Plus, we get a quick rundown from Captain Jamie Clough of Eastern Shore Light Tackle Charters in Maryland, who covers the ideal conditions and baits to effectively target post-spawn fish as they exit the rivers in Chesapeake Bay. Follow Captain Jamie Clough on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captjclough/ Book a trip with Eastern Shore Light Tackle Charters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042666167300 On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/

In Week 3 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Johnny McIntyre and Jimmy Fee discuss whether alewives or blueback herring make for better spring striper fishing, the current closures in Chesapeake Bay's spawning tributaries, and the timing of migratory fish showing up in the Delaware River. Plus, we get the scoop on some productive tactics and baits for trophy stripers from Alex Perez, an OTW Columnist and Fishing Manager at Anglers Sport Center in Annapolis, Maryland.We have gannets dive-bombing schools of herring and bunker off the New Jersey coast, which, in addition to a nice warm-up and the April full moon this week, should fire up the bite between Delaware and Raritan bays. Follow Alex Perez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mid_atlanticadventures/ Follow Anglers Sport Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglersannapolis/ Visit Anglers Sport Center in Annapolis, MD: https://www.anglerssportcenter.com/ On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/

It’s all happening! Slowly, but surely. In Week 1 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre discuss pre-spawn striper patterns in the Chesapeake Bay, early-season action in New Jersey and Long Island, and the arrival of scout river herring in southern New England. Plus, we get an inside look at spring striper fishing in Chesapeake Bay from Captain Stephen Griffin of Griffin’s Guide Service in Deale, MD. After a fierce winter in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, water temperatures are still colder than usual for this time of year. But with big Chesapeake breeders moving into spawning rivers, there’s so much to look forward to as the first day of spring approaches. Follow Griffin’s Guide Service on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffins_guide_service/ Book a trip with Captain Stephen Griffin: https://griffinsguideservice.com/ On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Seakeeper: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/

As we wrap up the Offshore Report, we want to thank YOU and our amazing sponsors for supporting us throughout the offshore season! The offshore season is not over yet! So make sure to get out there while you still can.

From birdnados on Cape Cod to bigeye mania in the Canyons, the fall tuna fishing is as good as it gets right now. Check out Devin Acton's Substack: If It's Blowin', We're Goin' | Blowin We Goin | Substack:https://blowinwegoin.substack.com/ #offshore #canyon #fishing

OTW's Anthony DeiCicchi flies solo this week with reports ranging from reports of epic yellowfin tuna fishing aboard the Helen H, to bigeye tuna, wahoo, and commercial bluefin, and all the other pelagics firing off this fall.This is the last week to sign up for the ULTIMATE Tuna Giveaway from UVT Fishing. To celebrate the tuna-fishing community in the Northeast, UVT Fishing has partnered with On The Water for the biggest tuna-fishing giveaway ever.Sign up here to win: https://onthewater.com/ultimate-tuna-giveaway-from-uvt-fishing #yellowfintuna #tunafishing #reports

Jimmy Fee returns after being stranded in Canada to join Anthony DeiCicchi for this week's northeast offshore fishing report detailing the post storm fishing action.The Canyon Runner team reports on the slow but productive return offshore fishing after Hurricane Erin shut down the fishing last week for most areas.

As of August 12th, Recreational Tuna harvesting is closed. Cheech gives a breakdown of what to do now and how people have been doing.SiriusXM. Check out their fish mapping software at: www.siriusxm.com/fishmapping Garmin. Find the right Garmin setup for how you spend your time on the water with Garmin’s Marine System Builder: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/marine-s... OkumaSee more about Okuma's lineup of reliable and affordable tuna-ready tackle: https://okumafishingusa.com/Canyon RunnerThe Canyon Runner Sportfishing team offers coaching, concierge services, seminars, and a Virtual Captain System, which will exponentially help increase your catches inshore, mid-shore, and canyons. Their Virtual Captain System provides all the fish-catching and safety intel, including a built-in warning system that gives you the ability to track over 500 Member boats & 15 Pro-Staff boats in real time! How’s that for a network of buddy boats? Learn more at: https://www.canyonrunner.com#offshore #fishing #report

SiriusXM. Check out their fish mapping software at: www.siriusxm.com/fishmapping Garmin. Find the right Garmin setup for how you spend your time on the water with Garmin’s Marine System Builder: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/marine-s... OkumaSee more about Okuma's lineup of reliable and affordable tuna-ready tackle: https://okumafishingusa.com/Canyon RunnerThe Canyon Runner Sportfishing team offers coaching, concierge services, seminars, and a Virtual Captain System, which will exponentially help increase your catches inshore, mid-shore, and canyons. Their Virtual Captain System provides all the fish-catching and safety intel, including a built-in warning system that gives you the ability to track over 500 Member boats & 15 Pro-Staff boats in real time! How’s that for a network of buddy boats? Learn more at: https://www.canyonrunner.com#offshore #fishing #report

Join Jimmy Fee, sporting his iconic Hawaiian shirt that signals the arrival of ICAST week in Florida, as he dives into one of the most productive weeks for offshore fishing. This episode highlights incredible weekend reports featuring catches like marlin, bluefin, bigeye, swordfish, and more.Listen as Jimmy and Anthony wrestle with their offshore FOMO while discussing the latest fishing trends and what you can expect during this exciting week of offshore fishing.SiriusXM. Check out their fish mapping software at: www.siriusxm.com/fishmapping Garmin. Find the right Garmin setup for how you spend your time on the water with Garmin’s Marine System Builder: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/marine-s... OkumaSee more about Okuma's lineup of reliable and affordable tuna-ready tackle: https://okumafishingusa.com/Canyon RunnerThe Canyon Runner Sportfishing team offers coaching, concierge services, seminars and a Virtual Captain System which will exponentially help increase your catches inshore, mid-shore and canyons. Their Virtual Captain System provides all the fish-catching and safety intel including a built-in warning system that gives you the ability to track over 500 Member boats & 15 Pro-Staff boats in real time! How’s that for a network of buddy boats? Learn more at: https://www.canyonrunner.com#offshore #fishing #report

In our final report of the 2025 spring migration, Matt Haeffner is joined by Kevin Blinkoff, Robbie Tartaglia, and Liam O’Neill to discuss personal striper season highlights, the benefits of networking on the water, and how to keep catching stripers through the summer months before they head back south. On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Be sure to sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/ For more Striper Migration content, follow @onthewatermagazine on Instagram and Facebook. OTW IG: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ OTW FB: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing