July Reader Photo Gallery

Cape Cod/Buzzards Bay

Mike Seminara caught this 48"/34lb bass in 30' of water off Sandy Neck Beach.
Mike Seminara caught this 48″/34lb bass in 30′ of water off Sandy Neck Beach.

Long time subscriber Alan Sharaf with son Kyle fishing the rips south of Monomoy July 1 with Captain Alan Hastbacka.  Non stop action on pintail Got Stryper soft plastics.
Long time subscriber Alan Sharaf with son Kyle fishing the rips south of Monomoy July 1 with Captain Alan Hastbacka. Non stop action on pintail Got Stryper soft plastics.

This nice 25-27lb bass was caught off Monomoy with Gaelic Wake Sportfishing last weekend.
This nice 25-27lb bass was caught off Monomoy with Gaelic Wake Sportfishing last weekend.

Kathryn Shannon with a 40.2lb bass caught in Cape Cod Bay.
Kathryn Shannon with a 40.2lb bass caught in Cape Cod Bay.

This 31lb Cobia was caught in the Woods Hole area last week.
This 31lb Cobia was caught in the Woods Hole area last week.

Monomoy is still hot, according to this happy crew member of Gaelic Wake Sportfishing Charters.
Monomoy is still hot, according to this happy Gaelic Wake Sportfishing Charters crew member.

This 46.2-pound/50-inch fish was caught in the Canal recently.
This 46.2-pound/50-inch fish was caught in the Canal recently.

Tyler Hagenstein caught and released this 52.5" inch striper off a bayside beach this week. He was using a black RonZ.
Tyler Hagenstein caught and released this 52.5″ inch striper off a bayside beach this week. He was using a black RonZ.

Scott Pillsbury and James Winters with two Mahi caught aboard Riptide Charters
Scott Pillsbury and James Winters with two Mahi caught aboard Riptide Charters.

Ethan Fitzgerald caught this weakfish a mile off Fort Taber, New Bedford on a small white Storm Wildeye Shad.
Ethan Fitzgerald caught this weakfish a mile off Fort Taber, New Bedford on
a small white Storm Wildeye Shad.

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Mikey O'Shaughnessey with a 150-pound Mako.
Mikey O’Shaughnessey with a 150-pound Mako.

 

Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine

The Fortuna run by Mass Bay Guides had a successful striper trip this week.
The Fortuna run by Mass Bay Guides had a successful striper trip this week.

Dean Machado and Gary George with a double hookup of keeper stripers caught on the North Shore.
Dean Machado and Gary George with a double hookup of keeper stripers caught on the North Shore.

10 year old Jade Smith with her first ever striper.
10 year old Jade Smith with her first ever striper.

Bart Petracca caught this 20-pound bass on a Plymouth jetty this week.
Bart Petracca caught this 20-pound bass on a Plymouth jetty this week.

Howard Rudzinsky trolled a green umbrella rig outside Boston Harbor last Saturday to land this 30-pound bass.
Howard Rudzinsky trolled a green umbrella rig outside Boston Harbor last Saturday to land this 30-pound bass.

This Tuesday, Bob Simard III caught this 100-pound halibut while fishing aboard the Lady Courtney Alexa on Phippennies Ledge.
This Tuesday, Bob Simard III caught this 100-pound halibut while fishing aboard the Lady Courtney Alexa on Phippennies Ledge.

William Zolla had success kayak fishing in Salem Harbor.
William Zolla had success kayak fishing in Salem Harbor.

Adam Silvis and his girlfriend Sarah Howe with her biggest Bass, caught this weekend in Boston Harbor on a live Mackerel aboard the Alternative.
Adam Silvis and his girlfriend Sarah Howe with her biggest Bass, caught this weekend in Boston Harbor on a live Mackerel aboard the Alternative.

Anne Marie Delacono and her son Anthony tackled this nice 35 incher on our mooring in Salem on Sunday.
Anne Marie Delacono and her son Anthony tackled this nice 35 incher while moored in Salem on Sunday.

Arthur Veinott caught this 36-pounder on his first cast using a yellow 7" bomber. Photo courtesy of the Saco Bay Tackle Facebook Page
Arthur Veinott caught this 36-pounder on his first cast using a yellow 7″ bomber. Photo courtesy of the Saco Bay Tackle Facebook Page.

Fred Lavitman shared this nice haul on Crimson Tide Charter's Facebook page.
Fred Lavitman shared this nice haul on Crimson Tide Charter’s Facebook page.

On Thursday, Doctor Jeff Kotkin of Newton, Massachusetts caught this 4 1/2-pound Boston Harbor winter flounder on Little Sister Charters with Captain Jason Colby.
On Thursday, Doctor Jeff Kotkin of Newton, Massachusetts caught this 4 1/2-pound Boston Harbor winter flounder on Little Sister Charters with Captain Jason Colby.

Mike Dumont shared a photo on Surfland's Facebook page of this  6 plus foot long Atlantic Sturgeon, caught, and released, at the mouth of Merrimack River last weekend.
Mike Dumont shared a photo on Surfland’s Facebook page of this 6 plus foot long Atlantic Sturgeon, caught, and released, at the mouth of Merrimack River last weekend.

 

Rhode Island & Connecticut

Matt Glidden caught this 50-pound striper on a live eel off Block Island last week.
Matt Glidden caught this 50-pound striper on a live eel off Block Island last week.

Mike Morazinni and Ryan McCabe with a pair of 20-pound bass that took topwater spooks.
Mike Morazinni and Ryan McCabe with a pair of 20-pound bass that took topwater spooks.

Fishing Forecast author Will Sirotnak hit the surf after dark this week and bagged a 42-pound striper!
Fishing Forecast author Will Sirotnak hit the surf after dark this week and bagged a 42-pound striper!

Andrew from Fishin Factory 3 shared this photo of a keeper fluke.
Andrew from Fishin Factory 3 shared this photo of a keeper fluke.

Jamie Simmons shared this photo of a 'Block Island slob' with us.
Jamie Simmons shared this photo of a ‘Block Island slob’ with us.

Michaela from Team Amped Up with a monster striper caught out of Clinton, CT.
Michaela from Team Amped Up with a monster striper caught out of Clinton, CT.

Peter Douma with a 32lb bass that took a spook on Reel Cast Charters.
Peter Douma with a 32lb bass that took a spook on Reel Cast Charters.

Hope Chagnot with a big bass caught in Connecticut waters.
Hope Chagnot with a big bass caught in Connecticut waters.

Angel Sanchez caught this nice striper jigging the race this past week aboard the Mijoy.
Angel Sanchez caught this nice striper jigging the race this past week aboard the Mijoy.

Some happy clients Lucky Hook Charters stand around their limit of Black Sea Bass caught of Clinton CT this past week.
Some happy clients Lucky Hook Charters stand around their limit of Black Sea Bass caught of Clinton CT this past week.

14-year old Morgan from Millbrook, NY with a nice bass taken topwater.
14-year old Morgan from Millbrook, NY with a nice bass taken topwater.

Jack Wosniak with a 47-pound striper caught this week.
Jack Wozniak with a 47-pound striper caught this week.

11 year old Shawn Edger proudly displays his caught a 37" bass off Old Saybrook with Sea Sprite Sportfishing.
11 year old Shawn Edger proudly displays his caught a 37″ bass off Old Saybrook with Sea Sprite Sportfishing.

 

New York and Long Island

Romel Motilal Caught This 42 pound striper on live eels aboard Prime Time 3 out of Orient Point this week.
Romel Motilal Caught This 42 pound striper on live eels aboard Prime Time 3 out of Orient Point this week.

Jon Stabe caught this 51.6-pound Montauk striper over the weekend.
Jon Stabe caught this 51.6-pound Montauk striper over the weekend.

According to White Water Outfitters, "The first confirmed Bigeye in Shinnecock of the 2013 season fell for a bird bar in the Dip. The canyons are coming to life, time to go!"
According to White Water Outfitters, “The first confirmed Bigeye in Shinnecock of the 2013 season fell for a bird bar in the Dip. The canyons are coming to life, time to go!”

John, Chris, Alberto, & Bob landed 15 keeper fluke off the AB Reef this week.
John, Chris, Alberto, & Bob landed 15 keeper fluke off the AB Reef this week.

This red drum was caught during a porgy and seabass trip with the VikingFleet out of Montauk.
This red drum was caught during a porgy and seabass trip with the VikingFleet out of Montauk.

 

New Jersey

Ant with a 26" weakfish caught on a jig head with Berkley Gulp. Photo courtesy of Absecon Bay Sportsman's Center Facebook page.
Ant with a 26″ weakfish caught on a jig head with Berkley Gulp. Photo courtesy of Absecon Bay Sportsman’s Center Facebook page.

Larry and Logan Richards bringing in a 175 lb Big Eye Tuna out of the Baltimore Canyon. Shared on Two Chums Bait & Tackle's Facebook page
Larry and Logan Richards bringing in a 175 lb Big Eye Tuna out of the Baltimore Canyon. Shared on Two Chums Bait & Tackle’s Facebook page

Two nice fluke caught aboard the Ocean Explorer out of Belmar early this week.
Two nice fluke caught aboard the Ocean Explorer out of Belmar earlier this week.

Hyper Striper Charters out of Atlantic Highlands has been producing limits of striped bass consistently all week.
Hyper Striper Charters out of Atlantic Highlands has been producing limits of striped bass consistently all week.

Fluking action has been great aboard the Mohawk.
Fluking action has been great aboard the Mohawk.

Alex Sachetti proving that the nighttime bite is hot in South Jersey.
Alex Sachetti proving that the nighttime bite is hot in South Jersey.

Captain Billy Lake with two flounder pushing 5 pounds.
Captain Billy Lake with two flounder pushing 5 pounds.

Jerry Rau brought a 31 inch from the back bays.
Jerry Rau brought in a 31 incher from the back bays.

A happy group of Parker Pete's clients after a great day of flounder fishing.
A happy group of Parker Pete’s clients after a great day of flounder fishing.

Hot fishing on the Big Mohawk has given anglers a great chance to catch big flounder.
Hot fishing on the Big Mohawk has given anglers a great chance to catch big flounder.

Blues up to 17-pounds were found by the Belmar Princess this week.
Blues up to 17-pounds were found by the Miss Belmar Princess this week.

The Big Mohawk had no problem finding huge fluke.
The Big Mohawk had no problem finding huge fluke.

Christopher Holt caught this 27" fluke about 2 miles off of Island Beach State Park, NJ.
Christopher Holt caught this 27″ fluke about 2 miles off of Island Beach State Park, NJ.

A New Jersey redfish caught on a topwater plug, sent in by Captain Dan Schafer of Insomniac Guide Service LLC.
A New Jersey redfish caught on a topwater plug, sent in by Captain Dan Schafer of Insomniac Guide Service LLC.

Chris from Sea Isle City with a 5- and 3-pound flounder.
Chris from Sea Isle City with a 5- and 3-pound flounder.

Andrew Brochawski giving a big thumbs up and a smile for his 4 1/2-pound flounder.
Andrew Brochawski giving a big thumbs up and a smile for his 4 1/2-pound flounder.

Captain Eric Kerber of On A Mission Fishing Adventures has been finding excellent fluke action. These fish were caught with On A Mission Fishing Adventures on Wednesday.
Captain Eric Kerber of On A Mission Fishing Adventures has been finding excellent fluke action. These fish were caught with On A Mission Fishing Adventures on Wednesday.

 

Upstate New York

John Scalise of Franklinville (holding fish) caught this 33 pound Chinook while fishing between Wilson and Olcott last Friday. He was fishing with Capt. Darryl Roate of Water Wolf Charters.
John Scalise of Franklinville (holding fish) caught this 33 pound Chinook while fishing between Wilson and Olcott last Friday. He was fishing with Capt. Darryl Roate of Water Wolf Charters.

Captain Werner Stenger spent the day fishing Lake Ontario with these soldiers from Fort Drum. The trio caught a mix of salmon and brown trout and enjoyed a great day on the water.
Captain Werner Stenger spent the day fishing Lake Ontario with these soldiers from Fort Drum. The trio caught a mix of salmon and brown trout and enjoyed a great day on the water.

Toni Stenger with an 11+ pound brown trout.
Toni Stenger with an 11+ pound brown trout.

Pat Comerford (R) with his LOC-leading 36 pound king salmon and Darryl Day with his second place king - caught on the same day while fishing together.
Pat Comerford (R) with his LOC-leading 36 pound king salmon and Darryl Day with his second place king – caught on the same day while fishing together.

Catch of the week: Smallmouth bass caught by Bill Hilts, Sr. (left) and Mike George of Niagara Falls on the upper Niagara River.
Catch of the week: Smallmouth bass caught by Bill Hilts, Sr. (left) and Mike George of Niagara Falls on the upper Niagara River.

The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.
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