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September 24th 2026 Long Island Metro Fishing Report with Matthew Broderick

Fall fishing continues to build across Long Island, with a solid mix of fluke, sea bass, porgies, bluefish and weakfish keeping anglers busy from the East End through the West End. There are still plenty of late-season opportunities inshore, while bottom fishing remains productive in several areas around the island. The big weather story this week is a nor’easter moving through the region. While the rough conditions may keep boats tied up for a bit, that hard push of wind and water could help shake things up and bring more striped bass into local waters as the fall migration gains momentum…

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