Fishing Reports, News, And More

Perfect fishing weather today reported by captain Aaron aboard the Yankee Patriot II.  In the morning they were able to drift over aggressive piles of fish including haddock, cusk, redfish and a few pollock.  The afternoon was another calm driftable trip with haddock and small pollock caught.  They also brought up some bait fish like mackerel and whiting and only 2 dogfish!!

Good trip overall yesterday for our 12 hour marathon.  Dogfish were not too bad, tide was strong but fishable.  Average size fish were caught on all of the 5 stops they made throughout the day.  Pollock pictured is 7 lbs.

Great fishing yesterday on both of the half day trips.  They got a quick look at a thresher shark in the afternoon.  Just a handful of cod pulled up and released.

Slow start earlier in the week with hake and small haddock, then in some different areas they found the keeper haddock mixed with cod, hake and whiting.  These trips are perfect for first-timers and kids as well as experienced anglers who do not want to spend all day on the boat.  Our captains are very informative and love to educate all passengers on the fishing here in Gloucester.  Our half day trips only run until Labor Day so make your reservation before it’s too late!

Half day trips have been so fun this week with near perfect weather.  Catching a mis of haddock, cusk, and redfish.  Not many of the half day trips left so make your reservations today!

Thursday the tide was in our favor and wasn’t too strong.  They brought big haddock and cusk on board.  They started out in the same area today but the tide was not cooperating and resulted in tangles and dogfish.  When they moved, over a hundred red fish, and about 2 dozen haddock and pollock were caught.  Upon another move they started slamming the haddock, cusk and pollock.  Whale sightings on the way back to end the day!

Another fantastic overnight fishing trip Sunday night to Cashes Ledge.  Lots of haddock, cusk & pollock were caught along with a monkfish and ANOTHER HALIBUT caught by Rob Atutis!! This halibut weighed in at 86 lbs. They were visited by a beautiful sunfish.  Captain Tom even had to get in on the action!! Join us this weekend to target cod and try your luck at the next halibut!! Big thanks to Rob Atutis for his generosity with his halibut catch, all were welcome to a piece of it!

Our overnight trip on August 19th is now going outisde the Gulf of Maine to target COD!! Space is limited so call today to book your spot! $225 per person including rod rental

Great day for fishing yesterday aboard the Yankee Patriot II with Captain Aaron.  They were greeted by calm seas and a light breeze when they reached the fishing grounds.  Plenty of haddock action in the morning and a mix of haddock and pollock in the afternoon.  As always our half day trips are great for any age, educational and there is always a chance you will see a whale or even dolphins this time of year!  Make your reservation today!  

Some good family fun on Tuesdays Limited Capacity trip aboard the Yankee Clipper.  They caught haddock, redfish, pollock and cusk.  A few big cod were released!  

The Yankee Freedom has been having lots of fun on the half day trips the past 2 days with Captain Tom.  Beating the heat while catching fish!  Joe Marciano from Wicked Tuna even joined in on the fun yesterday.  Check out some of the awesome fish they caught below.

Overnight trip this weekend was picture perfect! Great weather with lots of haddock and cusk brought up.  They even saw some whales and dolphins!  A blue shark was caught as well as this 60 lb. halibut by John from Vermont.  These trips are going every Sunday night through August and space is limited. Reserve over the phone and pick your fishing spot!