For many Long Islanders, April marks the unofficial start of fishing season. Maybe that’s because the weather’s getting warmer and signs of spring, like blooming daffodils and returning ospreys, ...

STRIPED bass is king around Long Island right now, but you can classify the freshwater bass as the prince for those who like the sweetwater fishing. Efforts to rebuild bass populations in Nassau ...

For freshwater fishing, all you need is a basic, well-made fishing rod and appropriate bait. Here are some places on Long Island where you might try dropping a line — and an idea of what might be ...

THE opening of the trout season on Friday will draw lots of anglers who have been waiting through this long, hard winter to pursue their love of fishing. The early part of the season is usually cold ...