We just completed a decent week as sea bass, drum fish and flounder were all caught. Unfortunately, the first portion of the sea bass season closes tomorrow, June 19. The action has been good this spring, but will end until July 1. That segment runs through Aug. 31 and allows a one-fish bag limit. Drum fish are moving on, so the main focus now will be on flounder. Let’s get started.

Captain Chuck, with the Sea Star III, reported a “pretty full” week. That translates to sea bass and flounder fishing on the day trips and drum fishing for the evening trips. Both time frames saw success as sea bass fishing had good action, but it is slowing now, while flounder fishing experienced an uptick. Chuck is waiting for warmer water, which will signal his efforts being devoted mainly to fishing for fluke.

There are only a couple more drum fish trips (as of this writing), which means that season will be ending. Recent pool-winners for drum fish were Greg Coolahan (43 pounds) and Bill Lahr (58 pounds).

Other winners were Gary Agness with a 1.65-pound kingfish; the following four with sea bass were Carmen Simonetti (1.95), Ray Rubio (2.25) and Kevin Nelson twice with two 2-pounders. Scott Hansen won with a 3-pound flounder.

The Miss Chris, with Captain Mike, has been catching sea bass, croakers and flounder on its recent day trips. They fish four-hour daily trips at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The Miss Chris has been sailing for drum fish, but it’s recommended to call ahead to see if they have a private charter, and to see how long they will continue to target them.

The Atlantic Adventure, led by Captain Adam, is fishing day trips for sea bass and flounder. He is also fishing for drum fish during the late afternoon and evening. They are still pulling some nice “boomers” over the rail. As for those day trips, sea bass and flounder are keeping the anglers busy, and happy. Call Captain Adam at 609-435-3119 to set up a trip of your choice. He also runs scuba diving trips, so that is another option for your ocean adventure on the Atlantic.

Captain Skip from Stalker Fishing Charters, Cape May, reports good flounder fishing that is much improved over last year at this time. He is also anticipating a great tuna-bite this summer. With that in mind, Skip has posted available dates on his Facebook page. Check out what is available, and grab a date. Dates are available for single spots or for six-person charters.

The Sailor’s Delight hasn’t let the gloom of our recent weather stop it from fishing the back bays. They’ve been catching flounder, with shorts for practice and keepers for the cooler, while spicing it up some with some feisty sharks. Also, some crabbing trips with Captain Jennifer will soon be on the schedule.

No Bones Bait and Tackle reported that an angler named Danny stopped in to weigh his 26-inch flounder, which took the scales to 6.5 pounds. Danny was so happy that after weighing his fish and taking a picture, he left the store and left his cooler.

The Avalon Lady recently had its top trip to date for the spring. Captain Trevor, who was filling in, was able to put the Saturday morning anglers on the flounder to the tune of 11 keepers. The day before, Captain Gene was able to find three keepers for those aboard. It was his first trip at the helm, so let’s welcome him aboard.

The Ocean City Intermediate School Fishing Club was out early in the week and was able to have good action with throwbacks, plus they were able to land some nice fish. The midweek trip had eight keepers, which included a doubleheader for Karaoke Mike.

The Miss Avalon has been experiencing good action on its sea bass trips as we move toward the end of the spring season. Ling are also being caught, which helps to fill up the cooler. Flounder are starting to arrive, and their timing couldn’t be better. They will become the main target very soon.

The Starfish, like many boats now, is finishing the spring sea bass season on a high note. Sea bass and ling are providing the bulk of the action. Some of the sea bass are of the larger variety.

Recent highlights went to John D. with a 4-pound sea bass, Bob Ferko with a pool-winning sea bass and to Jim M., who won three pools in as many trips. He’s definitely on the fish.

C.J., from Moran’s Dockside Bait and Tackle, reported that Ted Radzinski caught a nice flounder that was destined for the dinner table. He was fishing the back bays when the keeper struck. They also reported that a charter on the Nev-R-Enuf had some quality flounder “for the boys from Stone Harbor.”

A late-week update from Moran’s reported that during a morning outing, on the incoming tide, local angler Gary Twiggs caught a 7-pound flounder. Also mentioned was the nice flounder caught by Captain Brandon, Austin and other anglers from the Avalon Lady. One suggestion to come from these nice catches was to use bigger baits, particularly the 5-inch Gulp white or pink shine colors.

The surf is starting to give up some kingfish, while stripers, weakfish and flounder have been caught from the Eighth Street jetty.

Boulevard Bait and Tackle reported flounder catches for Pierce, who caught two, with the largest being 21.5 inches, an 18-incher for Andrew, caught at the inlet, the 23-inch, 4.1-pounder from the back bay caught by Andrew and the 6.62-pound, 26-inch specimen caught by Mike.

Bluefish are around, and some were caught by Marce and Franco, who caught theirs at the inlet on metal spoons and SP minnows. Kevin caught a 24-inch blue and added it to the seven kingfish he caught from the local surf.

Sea Isle Bait and Tackle saw young anglers Kira and Dominic check in with two nice keepers each. One of Kevin’s was his personal best and had vitals of 23.5 inches and 5 pounds.

Whale Creek Marina reported good fishing action made up mainly of flounder catches and an occasional bluefish. Boat rentals are available for those who don’t have their own boat and want to get to where the flounder are.

It was a good week to have been on the water. Keeper sea bass are still biting, drum fish are still in the Delaware Bay, and flounder are really active in the back, plus they’re starting to move out to the local reefs. Good luck if you get out, take care, and I’ll see you around.

Submit fishing news and photos to mrobbins@cmcherald.com.