Rivers End

1. STRIPED BASS- Wheres the bunker? The bunker at the Mouth of the River have thinned out considerably the last two mornings. Theres still some bunker way to the west around New Haven. I've heard from Westbrook or Clinton today, they have the same news.The hickory shad are still at the Mouth of the River. On the eel side theres been a good night bite at both the Race and Plum Gut if you can get through the blues. Earlier in the week also saw some night eel action at Hatchetts and Bartletts.Schoolies have been on the surface at Bartletts and the Gulls mixed in with the blues.
2. BLUEFISH- They're thick at both the Race and Plum Gut with diamond jigging bringing the best results. At times they're on the surface at both those spots plus Hatchetts, Bartletts and the Gulls. Drifting at the Mouth of the River or Long Sand Shoal has produced consistent results.
3. SNAPPER BLUES- They're in solid now at the DEP Piers, the Causeway, Blackhall and Lieutenant Rivers.
   
4. FLUKE- Despite the lousy start its a good mid-season run. The River actually is running about 50% keepers. Misquamicut to Point Judith is still the most consistent producer with sizes and numbers. Isabella is on and off, Black Point has some good sizes with low numbers. To the west some good reports have come off Hammonasset.
5. PORGIES- Same report as last week.Some big ones at Hatchetts, Cranes and Bartletts. Still no big numbers.
6. Bonito- They're in as solid as they get. Catches have been reported from Bartletts, Watch Hill, Weekapaug and the Race.
7. BLUE CRABS- They're at the DEP Piers, Oyster River, Behind Great Island