Two different NY/NJ Bight reports– both very good

With striped bass being as abundant as they are right now, all reports are usually similar. However, there were two very different ones today. The Golden Eagle from Belmar summed it up as follows: “12/03/2024 What a PHENOMENAL DAY OF STRIPER FISHING!
The STRIPERS were biting as soon as we got out there. With plenty of bait and fish around and lots of action, we were in catch and release mode very early in the morning. All anglers had their KEEPER STRIPER and their BONUS FISH. All other fish were safely released.”

On the other hand. Capt. Ron Santee Jr. found bass everywhere he went with his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands, but had to work hard for them. No white water, or suicide fish — but working with the fishfinder produced plenty of stripers. Steven Lauria caught 15, and Eric the mortgage man released a 30-pounder.

A small craft advisory will go up Wednesday afternoon, followed by a gale watch to late Thursday night. The forecast is for west winds at 10-15 knots before going to southwest 20-25 plus gusts to 30 in the afternoon.