Bass Migration Sighting

[Pete_G]

Surface water temps within several miles of Newport were still very cozy early this afternoon before the sun came out. 69 and almost to 70 in some spots.

Surprisingly minimal drop considering the weather. A degree or 2 at the most. Distinct lack of bluefish schools out there as well, but maybe it's just the weather keeping them below the surface. Plenty of bait around as well as some tropical looking bait fish holding on lobster buoys.

What that means in regards to migration? I don't know, but it's still warm here, for what ever that is worth.

[eastendlu]

There are no fish by me or lawng island.

[NIB]

I believe a large population of good fish summered over not far from Al's haunts.Water temps more to there liking close to shore will bring em in an make em HUNGRY.Deep water fish may not have the same colorings of local fish.

[eelman]

The Migration started in my spot tonight also....had 8 fish.....


I hope it isnt over before the weekend???


I think there may be some truth to light -vs-dark fish however, that doesnt mean they come from some far away place....there are beaches everywhere and sand and rocks along all the coasts, fish move...They have fins.

As for the lack of blues...Maybe outside the bay but from the bridges north you can walk on the blues all day long, there on top all day everyday...everywhere....and the bay still has some real nice bass. even outside, I have some friends that are fishing Brenton reef and its loaded with Bluedogs........

[NIB]

[QUOTE=#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&]The Migration started in my spot tonight also....had 8 fish.....


I hope it isnt over before the weekend???
QUOTE]

With one eye on the weather.......
Thats Funny.

[piemma]

Tony's up early!!!
Slow night. Back out now to catch the tail end of the migration.....

[NIB]

I can't sleep while #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&s catchin em...
I tried to switch up my days but it didn't work so i'm stuck till friday when 3-6 inches of rain an 30-40 winds are expected.
To use a phrase of Bassmasters.I'm junk.

[FishHawk]

I think the migration starts in mid August. Agree that it's not a huge classic migration but it's the beginning. Interesting thread. FishHawk