False albacore are working beaches hard this week from Brooklyn to Montauk.

The first couple opening days of black fish season has been producing lots of fish.

Once again, the weather did not play to the favor of anglers across Long Island this week.

The effects of the passing hurricane took a big toll on the Long Island fishing scene this week.

Heavy rains and strong winds made it tough for many anglers to put their time in on the water this week.

Why are we seeing so many whales, dolphins, and sharks lately around Long Island?

As the late days of August begin to slowly slip into September, the fishing across Long Island continues to produce plenty of action throughout all water levels.

Above: There have been plenty of scup and fluke coming aboard Northport Charters with Captain Stu Paterson this week.

The first half of August has produced some terrific fishing action so far as this week seems to have picked up right where the last one left off.

With a mix of weather this week on Long Island, the fishing scene was forced to take a day or two off this week but didn’t lose much steam when the sun fought back through.