Striper Migration Report

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Weekly updates on the Spring Striped Bass Migration from On The Water Media's Matt Haeffner with input from expert striped bass anglers from along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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    Striper Migration Report | March 31, 2026

    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/

    34 min

  2. 24 MAR

    Striper Migration Report | March 24, 2026

    In Week 2 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, OTW’s Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre discuss ideal water temperatures for spawning stripers in Chesapeake Bay, a noticeable improvement in South Jersey’s resident striper bite, and holdover activity ramping up in Connecticut and Rhode Island despite some unstable conditions and low water temperatures. Plus, we get the scoop on back bay striper action in southern New Jersey from Captain Brian Williams of Badfish Charters out of Ocean City. The first day of spring came and went, but the Northeast is still struggling to shake free of Old Man Winter’s grip. With water temperatures remaining mostly stagnant since last week, the arrival of river herring from New Jersey to New England has fueled much of the early-season fishing so far. Follow Badfish Charters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captbrianwilliams/ Book a trip with Captain Brian Williams: https://www.ocnjfishing.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/ https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWater.Fishing Sign up for OTW’s Striper Cup: https://www.stripercup.com/ 00:00 Intro / Week 2 Overview (Cold Spring Conditions)00:01:08 Ad Break – Z-Man Diesel Minnow00:01:41 Weather Outlook + Cold Water Impact00:02:34 Cape Cod Scouting Report (Herring Runs + Freshwater Bite)00:06:07 Migration Map Breakdown (Chesapeake Leading the Push)00:07:06 Chesapeake Bay (Maryland) – Spawning Fish + Regulations00:10:07 Ad Break – Yo-Zuri + Quantum Gear00:11:09 Chesapeake Bay Reports (Captains + Patterns)00:15:11 New Jersey (South & North) – Backwater Bite Heating Up00:16:12 New Jersey Report – Captain Brian Williams00:19:25 Ad Break – Grundéns + Garmin00:20:04 New Jersey Analysis Continued (Temps + Movement)00:21:12 Long Island – Cold Water, Slow Start00:24:06 Connecticut – Western Sound Holdovers00:26:04 Ad Break – Cobia Boats + FLIR + Marine Tech00:27:04 Massachusetts & Rhode Island – Herring + Holdover Updates00:30:00 Cape Cod – Local Conditions + Outlook00:32:32 Ad Break – Canyon Runner Intel00:33:08 Canyon Runner Forecast – Why Fishing Is Still Slow00:38:18 Ad Break – SeaKeeper Ride + Smith Optics00:39:19 Tackle Tip of the Week (Prep + Terminal Gear)00:41:06 Final Strategy Tips (Tides, Locations, Early Season Approach)

    46 min

  3. 17 MAR

    Striper Migration Report | March 17, 2026

    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/

    49 min
  4. Offshore Season Recap | The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report October 23rd 2025

    23/10/2025

    Offshore Season Recap | The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report October 23rd 2025

    Deane Lambros from the Canyon Runner breaks down the 2025 Offshore Fishing season, from the May tuna bite off North Carolina to the October Storm that slowed down the canyon fishing in the Northeast. Cheech and Jimmy rate their own offshore seasons. Thanks to everyone who tuned in over the course of the season. We'll see you next year. 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

    37 min
  5. New Jersey YELLOWFIN | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report October 10th 2025

    08/10/2025

    New Jersey YELLOWFIN | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report October 10th 2025

    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.

    16 min

  6. 01/10/2025

    Prefrontal Tuna MADNESS | The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report October 1st 2025

    The days before the big Northeast blow brought good swordfishing in the Canyons, continued yellowfin fishing around the draggers, and bluefin "foamers" on Cape Cod.

    26 min

  7. 24/09/2025

    Fall Tuna MAYHEM | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report September 24, 2025

    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

    28 min

  8. 17/09/2025

    Fish Box Half Full | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report September 17th 2025

    The UVT fishing giveaway has ENDED! Be on the lookout for a text from Cheech.

    36 min
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Weekly updates on the Spring Striped Bass Migration from On The Water Media's Matt Haeffner with input from expert striped bass anglers from along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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  • Creator
    On The Water
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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