Striper Migration Report

Striper Migration Report | June 2nd 2026

In Week 12 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre cover the baitfish buffet in Long Island Sound, river herring and bunker fueling the bite in Narragansett Bay, and how last week’s major spawning events in the Hudson River may impact the remainder of the spring migration in New England. Plus, we hear from Captain Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sport Fishing about the arrival of 40-pound stripers in Boston and how he targets them on a variety of artificial lures and live bait. » Book a trip with Get Tight Sport Fishing: https://www.gettightsportfishing.com/ » Follow Get Tight Sport Fishing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettightsportfishing/ On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us 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/ #stripermigrationreport #stripedbass #fishing

Striper Migration Report May 27th 2026

In Week 11 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Johnny McIntyre and Matt Haeffner discuss when to expect a major wave of post-spawn stripers from the Hudson, the influx of big bass on bunker in Long Island Sound, and how the second full moon of May could impact the migration from New Jersey north.   Plus, we get an update on Rhode Island’s striper bite from Captain Chad Braga of BragaBoutIt Charters in Newport, who touches on the abundance of slot-size fish that are still feeding primarily on river herring in his area, and how fluctuating surface temperatures are affecting the bite from day to day.   » Book a trip with BragaBoutIt Charters: https://bragaboutitcharters.com/ [https://bragaboutitcharters.com/]  » Follow BragaBoutIt Charters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bragaboutitcharters [https://www.instagram.com/bragaboutitcharters]  On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by:  Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ [https://zmanfishing.com/]   Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ [https://www.quantumfishing.com/]  FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us [https://marine.flir.com/en-us]  SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us [https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us]  Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ [http://www.yo-zuri.com/]  Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/]  Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ [https://canyonrunner.com/]  Grundens: https://grundens.com/ [https://grundens.com/]  Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ [https://www.cobiaboats.com/]  Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ [https://ride.seakeeper.com/]  Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ [https://www.meltontackle.com/]  For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ [https://onthewater.com/]  Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ [https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/]  https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing [https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing]   Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/ [https://www.stripercup.com/]

Striper Migration Report | May 19th 2026

In Week 10 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Johnny McIntyre and Matt Haeffner discuss when to look for stripers on squid in the rips of Cape Cod, how Matt’s trip to the Hudson River unfolded, and the arrival of fresh migratory stripers in New Hampshire and Maine last week.   Plus, we get an update on the striper bite in Eastern Connecticut and Long Island Sound from Captain Joe Diorio of Diorio Guide Service, who highlights how a strong herring run this spring has fueled some excellent fishing in his home waters so far.   » Book a trip with Joe Diorio Guide Service: https://joediorioguideservice.com/ [https://joediorioguideservice.com/]  » Follow Captain Joe Diorio on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.diorio.guide.service/ [https://www.instagram.com/joe.diorio.guide.service/]  On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by:  Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ [https://zmanfishing.com/]   Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ [https://www.cobiaboats.com/]  Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ [https://www.meltontackle.com/]  FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us [https://marine.flir.com/en-us]  Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ [https://canyonrunner.com/]  Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ [https://ride.seakeeper.com/]  Grundens: https://grundens.com/ [https://grundens.com/]  Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ [http://www.yo-zuri.com/]  Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/]  Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ [https://www.quantumfishing.com/]  SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us [https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us]  For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ [https://onthewater.com/]  Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ [https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/]  https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing [https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing]   Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/ [https://www.stripercup.com/]

Striper Migration Report | May 12th 2026

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/ [https://northislandfly.com/]  Follow Capt. Dave Flanagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northislandfly [https://www.instagram.com/northislandfly]  On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by:  Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ [https://zmanfishing.com/]   Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ [https://canyonrunner.com/]  Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ [https://ride.seakeeper.com/]  Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ [https://www.cobiaboats.com/]  FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us [https://marine.flir.com/en-us]  SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us [https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us]  Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ [https://www.meltontackle.com/]  Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/]  Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ [https://www.quantumfishing.com/]  Grundens: https://grundens.com/ [https://grundens.com/]  Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ [http://www.yo-zuri.com/]  For more Striper Migration content, visit https://www.onthewater.com/ [https://onthewater.com/]  Follow On The Water Magazine on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/ [https://www.instagram.com/onthewatermagazine/]  https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing [https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing]   Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/ [https://www.stripercup.com/]

Striper Migration Report | May 5th, 2026

In Week 8 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Johnny McIntyre and Matt Haeffner are joined by OTW’s Liam O’Neill to discuss the spawn wrapping up in Chesapeake Bay, how the first full moon of May impacted the migration in southern New England, and the pockets of bunker that are fueling good spring fishing across the Striper Coast. Plus, Matt has a startling run-in with a family of otters at a loaded herring run on Cape Cod—one that may require a new pair of waders. On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.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/