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Author:
RobO
Date:
May 27, 2010
Subject:
CT DEP Dock on CTR
Message:
I was hoping to feel good enough (I have a cold) to give the DEP dock another try for Striper this weekend. The last two times I went I have only caught one schoolie. Spending 15 hours and catching only one fish can be a downer. Any advise on when to go and possibly what bait to use? I have been using sandworms. Also where is the best place to fish from the dock? I usually hang out by the RR bridge, while I see other guys go to the end of the dock near the LT river. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Rob
Author:
mustang11
Date:
May 27, 2010
Message:
Hey Rob, I actually used to fish there all the time before I bought a boat last year. Some people may have a preference but for me it has been following where the fish are so I'll list the pros and cons from what I remember... The area north of the bridge between the dep docks and the walkway is good for getting distance out into the river and depth when the fish are deep. Right around the RR bridge is the same as you can cast out into the channels, however I have found there is a lot of debris and things to get snagged on the closer you get to the bridge. I've seen a lot of setups lost bottom fishing close to the bridge although it can yeild results. Right now there are good fish in the shallows south of the bridge to the mouth so the southern end of the walkway would probably be worth a shot. Just watch out for boat traffic as I've seen boats entering and exiting the Lieutenant River catch several peoples lines at once. For baits sand-worms and chunks work. I would stay away from casting baits unless you see some activity cause you will ware yourself out and as you said you can spend hours there without a lot of activity. Good luck if you go, Brian
Author:
SkeeterJim
Date:
May 27, 2010
Message:
Rob, recently I was there about 300 yards south of you which of course means I was in a boat and man the place was on fire with stripers. Continuous action for 3-4 hours with numerous strikes and about 8 hook-ups. Definitely harder waiting for the fish to come to you when shore fishing versus going after them. Too bad you don't have a kayak so you could hit the sand flats just south of the DEP dock. Jim
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