The ocean swells rolling over Block Island Sound were big enough to keep the Point Judith to Block Island Ferry bobbing and rolling as it powered it's way. The chilly NW winds created white caps and made for a chilly ride. Fishing was still a few weeks away in this area. Back at my home waters along the Connecticut River the fishing prospects are brighter. Within a day or two of April 25th the fishing at the mouth of the River below the railroad bridge starts to turn on. The resident schoolies drop down river from the coves along the river to greet the arriving migratory fish. For the first couple of weeks the lots of small schoolies (12 - 18") with an occasional large fish mixed in. It's at this time if you are having a lucky day, 2 anglers can hook 50 to 100 fish in a matter of hours. As the water temp reaches 50 degrees the smaller fish disperse and larger fish take over. Two friends were out today. One was in Hamburg Cover where he caught a small bass and a 15" pickerel. Ten other boats were in the cove - none having much action. My other buddy tried below the railroad bridge and found 1 or 2 small pods of small fish but the action was insufficient to make him want to go tomorrow. Based on recent events I expect the "turn on" date to be a day or two before 4/25. Stay tuned.