Norwich harbor striper fishing during the winter months can be some of the most exciting and productive striper fishing found in CT. I used to work near Norwich Harbor, and would fish the harbor at least once a week for schoolies when the water got cold. Unfortunately I don’t work up that way any more, but I still think about going once in a while. Since I haven’t been up that way for some time I haven’t gotten the chance to catch any hold-overs this year, but I did drive by the other night on the way to see a show at Foxwoods, and saw a ton of people fishing on the public docks, and behind the police station.
So here is my question to you guys… Has anybody been fishing Norwich harbor for hold-over stripers, and while you’re at it, what is your favorite way to catch the cold water schoolies? My favorite technique for when the stripers are holding the bottom is to throw Arkansas Shiner colored super flukes on white 1/4 ounce jigheads. I will throw the jigs around the pilings of the docks, count to 8 and reel as slow as possible, when the jig stops set the hook, you’ve got a striper!
When the fish are actively feeding on the surface, my bait of choice is a black and purple mambo minnow or bomber long A. Just give it a good zing out there and keep your rod tip up while reeling slowly. Hold on tight, the big boy stripers will really give you a good rip on topwater.
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