Porgies

Ask Captain Andy Anything!
Category

Porgies

Porgies (scup) are a popular inshore and nearshore species along the Northeast Atlantic coast, prized for their tasty white meat and abundant numbers. They are commonly found around reefs, jetties, wrecks, and rocky bottoms, often in schools feeding on crustaceans and small baitfish.

Top fishing areas include New Jersey bays and coastal reefs, Long Island and south shore bays in New York, Long Island Sound in Connecticut, Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay in Massachusetts, southern Maine coastal waters, and Narragansett Bay and Block Island Sound in Rhode Island. Scup are most abundant from spring through fall, with peak action in summer months.

Anglers typically catch scup using light tackle or medium rods with small hooks and bait such as squid, clams, or shrimp, either from boats or piers. State regulations set size and bag limits to maintain healthy populations.

Overall, scup fishing offers reliable, fun inshore action for anglers of all skill levels, making it a favorite for both recreational and family-friendly trips along the Northeast coast.

PORGY TACKLE & TECHNIQUES PORGY VIDEO PLAYLIST

Porgy (scup) Fishing Videos, Tutorials, and Northeast Angling Shows