September 22, 2015 — A fluke season that can best be described as mixed, heads toward its conclusion under tough conditions. The season ends this Saturday, Sept. 26.
Persistent high winds forecast for the rest of the week will be making things difficult for the boats. Few, if any, sailed on Monday and several have already cancelled trips for today. Before you head down the dock, check the website of your favorite boat to make sure they are sailing.
It’s unfortunate because the fishing appeared to be getting on track after weeks of up-and-down action. The fluke were beginning their offshore migration and there were a number of nice ones being caught.
Capt. George Bachert on the Angler, Atlantic Highlands, said that the days leading up to last Saturday, where there was early morning fog and boat traffic to contend with, the fishing had been the best of the year. Soo Cu from Palisades Park landed a 9-pound, 5-ounce fluke on Thursday’s trip along with six other keepers. There were a number of other limits around the boat as well.