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New EnglandRegional roundup

South Coast / South Shore, MA

Steady bite reportedTautogStriped bass

On The Water's November 12 Massachusetts roundup described active tautog fishing from the South Coast toward Scituate, including a reported 30.5-inch fish caught and released aboard Little Sister. It also noted some late striped bass where bait remained. These are attributed local accounts, not a coastwide catch forecast.

Method: crab bait · bottom fishing

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New York BightRegional roundup

Long Island / New York City, NY

Mixed reportStriped bassTautogBluefin tuna

On The Water's November 12 Long Island and NYC roundup called striped bass action uneven on bunker schools while blackfish remained a strong target. It relayed separate charter accounts from Queens and Brooklyn, including good tog catches and some large bass. The tuna noted offshore were mostly giant fish, with limited recreational-size fish reported.

Method: bottom fishing · jigging · bunker fishing

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New Jersey BightRegional roundup

Southern New Jersey, NJ

Mixed reportStriped bassTautogBlack sea bassBluefin tuna

On The Water's November 12 southern New Jersey roundup reported oversized striped bass moving along bunker schools, with live-lined bunker and large surface lures producing some action. Contributors also reported tautog around jetties and inshore structure, sea bass on offshore wrecks, and occasional inshore bluefin sightings. The report noted uneven bay and beach action; check current rules before keeping fish.

Method: live-lined bunker · surface lures · bottom fishing

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