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.

  1. 9 jun

    Striper Migration Report | June 9th 2026

    In Week 13 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre cover the influx of shortfin squid from Rhode Island to Cape Cod Bay before discussing the mix of bunker, mackerel, and sea herring in Boston Harbor, and the implications of a strong summer sand eel run from Massachusetts to Maine. It's the final days of the spring migration for Maryland and New Jersey, where stripers are only just beginning to settle into summer locations and patterns. Meanwhile, with spawned-out bass still exiting the Hudson River and a new moon this Sunday, anglers from Long Island Sound to Maine have some very good fishing to look forward to. On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.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/

    41 min.
  2. 2 jun

    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

    49 min.
  3. Striper Migration Report May 27th 2026

    27 mei

    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/  » Follow BragaBoutIt Charters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bragaboutitcharters  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  Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/  Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/  Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/  Grundens: https://grundens.com/  Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/  Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/  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/

    1 u 7 m
  4. Striper Migration Report | May 19th 2026

    19 mei

    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/  » Follow Captain Joe Diorio on Instagram: 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/   Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/  Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/  FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us  Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/  Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/  Grundens: https://grundens.com/  Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/  Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/  Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.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/

    57 min.
  5. Striper Migration Report | May 12th 2026

    12 mei

    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/  Follow Capt. Dave Flanagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northislandfly  On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by:  Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/   Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/  Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/  Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/  FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us  SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us  Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/  Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/  Quantum Fishing: https://www.quantumfishing.com/  Grundens: https://grundens.com/  Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.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/

    44 min.
  6. 28 apr

    Striper Migration Report | Aril 28, 2026

    In Week 7 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre discuss the wave of big bass that moved into New Jersey last week, the arrival of fresh migratory fish in southern Massachusetts, and how the full moon on May 1 should ignite better fishing in Long Island Sound. The guys also mention how surf fishermen from Maryland to Long Island are experiencing better action due to warmer weather and higher water temps. Plus, we get an update from Captain Zach Flake of Flyway Charters in Northern New Jersey, who breaks down his light-tackle and fly approach for stripers that are feeding on bunker locally. Follow Capt. Zach Flake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt_zachflake/ Book a trip with Flyway Charters: https://flywaychartersnj.com/ On The Water’s Striper Migration Reports are brought to you by: Z-Man Fishing Products: https://zmanfishing.com/ Cobia Boats: https://www.cobiaboats.com/ Melton International Tackle: https://www.meltontackle.com/ SMITH Optics: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/ Seakeeper Ride: https://ride.seakeeper.com/ FLIR: https://marine.flir.com/en-us Garmin Marine: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ Grundens: https://grundens.com/ Yo-Zuri: http://www.yo-zuri.com/ 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/

    45 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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