Fresh Massachusetts Fishing Reports

Bass and Bluefish just keep coming this fall. You never know when the cold water will move in and chase the fish south, but for now the fish are still here and hungry for some fresh baits. Bluefin Tuna bite is solid with some big Thresher sharks roaming around too.

Tog fishing is picking up dont miss out

The cooler water is movimg in! And the Tau Tog bite is picking up!! Book before it is too late!

My first mates & myself would like to thank all of our clients for another great season here in Boston. We look forward to seeing all of you again in may 2024 Captain Mike

Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters told me he’s having no trouble finding them in CCB now. What he’s also spotting under the schools is huge marks. When asked if those might have been big bass beginning to migrate he said “those fish are not pushing the bait upward, so what do you think they are?”. The point being that bass have to move the bait towards the surface to dispatch them while tuna simply snap them up with ease! Fishery regulators have freed up additional quota for giants on Sunday, so timing for those big “marks” in Cape Cod Bay may be good. Don’t delay if you want a brute of a bluefin; doubtless that quota won’t be open for long. "On The Water"

For a better bead on where cod are congregating I consulted Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters who told me that the western edge of Stone Ledge in about 204’ has been the sweet spot. If while pounding lead or jigs on the bottom, the unmistakable “suction” sensation of mud is being transmitted through your line than you’re in haddock territory, if you’re jig is coming up with chips/divots marring it’s finish than more likely you’re going to find cod. The fish have been full of shrimp making pink teasers hot! As for stripers, not surprisingly they are on the move with previously quiet estuaries/rivers reloaded with life.