garibaldi fish

The Long Island Sound is predominantly brackish which makes it a perfect nursery for baitfish and larger predatory fish alike. Angling here is seasonal, with migratory species such as Bluefish, Striped Bass, Fluke, False Albacore, Atlantic Bonito, and even Bluefin Tuna coming and going with the change of seasons. What fish are in season in…

Both northern and southern fish species frequent Long Island waters, including Atlantic cod, winter flounder and mackerel in the spring, or bluefish, summer flounder and Spanish mackerel in the fall. Other species of fish include blackfish, porgies, and fluke, in addition to shark, tuna, and abundant striped bass. Is Long Island fish safe to eat?…