Sam Snyder at Brown’s Point Marina in Keyport said most of our boats fished close to Keyport because of the east winds this past weekend. Quite a few keeper fluke were caught in the 15-foot depths off the flats. Snyder said he normally sees a build up of fluke this time of year because of the abundance of forage and it now seems to be underway. “Postal” Sue Muska caught her biggest fluke yet at 9.36 pounds, measuring 29-1/2 inches. The fish was caught on a killie and squid combo off the Keansburg pier. Crabbing has been extremely good. The rental skiffs have been doing well with bushel catches common. Scott Yaniga and son from Bayonne had one that measured 7-1/4 inches out of the many they kept. Chris Salus at Crabby’s Bait and Tackle in Keyport reported peanut bunker all over the bay and the fluke are eating them. Tim Landon, Matawan fished around the 18 Can and had his limit up to 8.9 pounds. Snappers are all over the place and crabbing is red hot. In the 11 years he’s been open, Salus said it’s the best he’s ever seen. Capt. Mike Russo of the Sea Hawk out of Perth Amboy reports a lots and lots of shorts but some keepers in the mix. Stan Balewitz, Edison got a 3 1/2- pound fluke, Seung Lim, Leonia had a 4-1/2 pounder and Wayne Horner, Millington got one at 5-1/4 pounds. The Sea Hawk fishes for sea bass and porgies every Wednesday and T. Gosinononth, Hillsborough landed a 3 1/2-pound sea bass.

John Oswald