Northeast Offshore Fishing Report

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Weekly updates on the Spring Striped Bass Migration from On The Water Media's Matt Haeffner with input from expert striped bass anglers from along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

  1. 3d ago

    Fall is HERE | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report September 9th, 2026

    This week, Jimmy Fee and Cheech break down the current offshore bite. Recreational bluefin tuna fishing has been slow, while giant bluefin fishing remains consistent from Stellwagen Bank to the waters off Chatham and Rhode Island. They also discuss where the next push of tuna could show up as September gets underway, plus the latest from the canyons. In this week's report:• Recreational bluefin tuna fishing remains slow • Giant bluefin continue to provide consistent action • Stellwagen Bank, Chatham, and Rhode Island updates • Where bluefin could show up next this fall • The latest canyon fishing reports• Marlin, wahoo, and offshore opportunitiesGet the latest Northeast offshore fishing reports from On The Water every week. The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report is presented by Simrad by Kongsberg (Sonar AI0) : https://www.viam.com/kongsberg-sonarai/captchrisdonato?utm_source=otw&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=vmrk-otw-get-info&utm_content=lp_ks Honda Marine: The Official Outboard of The Northeast Offshore Report! https://marine.honda.com/dealer-locator Liquid Ice Energy Drinks: https://www.liquidiceenergy.com/ Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-us Huk: https://huk.com/ Okuma: https://okumafishingusa.com/ Boat Mart: https://www.boatmart.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5Qb-ZNJQlQ-KpizlhF1D-vS0B1n_YmeEoVsR_F-bcwa8TyIQ Seaguar: https://seaguar.com/ Subscribe to On The Water for weekly fishing reports, how-to videos, gear reviews, and the latest fishing action from the Northeast.

  2. Sep 2

    500-Pound Swordfish Sets New Maine State Record | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report Sept. 2nd 2026

    In this week’s offshore fishing report, Anthony DeiCicchi and Matt Haeffner break down some of the incredible catches happening across the Northeast. Highlights include a new Maine state-record swordfish weighing more than 500 pounds, as well as an impressive shore-caught cubera snapper from the surf off Nantucket. Capt. Deane Lambros of the Canyon Runner team also joins the report with an update on offshore fishing conditions from North Carolina to Maine. Recent fishing has produced mixed results, with an unproductive lunar cycle making tuna fishing more challenging while creating favorable conditions for marlin and other billfish. The latest offshore catches include blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and bigeye tuna, with some of the better tuna action occurring around prominent offshore points and along the 20- to 30-fathom curve. The report also covers the latest sea surface temperature (SST) patterns, water movement, and offshore conditions throughout the Northeast. As warmer water edges continue pushing east, conditions in the Hudson Canyon area could improve, potentially setting the stage for better tuna and billfish fishing in the coming days.Watch this week’s Northeast offshore fishing report for the latest information on swordfish, tuna, marlin, billfish, and offshore fishing conditions from Cape Cod, Nantucket, the Hudson Canyon, and beyond. The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report powered by our friends at: Simrad by Kongsberg (Sonar AI0) : https://www.viam.com/kongsberg-sonarai/captchrisdonato?utm_source=otw&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=vmrk-otw-get-info&utm_content=lp_ks Honda Marine: The Official Outboard of The Northeast Offshore Report! https://marine.honda.com/dealer-locator Liquid Ice Energy Drinks: https://www.liquidiceenergy.com/ Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-us Huk: https://huk.com/ Okuma: https://okumafishingusa.com/ Boat Mart: https://www.boatmart.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5Qb-ZNJQlQ-KpizlhF1D-vS0B1n_YmeEoVsR_F-bcwa8TyIQ Seaguar: https://seaguar.com/

  3. Aug 26

    Biggest EVER Blue Marlin Caught on the East Coast | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report August 26 2026

    On The Water’s Jimmy Fee and Matt Haeffner discuss the latest in offshore fishing, including the record-setting blue marlin caught off the coast of Massachusetts. Jimmy Fee headed to the docks to photograph and get an up-close look at the incredible 1,260-pound blue marlin caught by Captain Damon Sacco aboard the Castafari. The massive blue marlin was weighed in at MacDougalls at Falmouth Harbor, making for an unforgettable moment in Massachusetts offshore fishing history. In this offshore fishing report, Jimmy and Matt break down the latest offshore action from bluefin to blue marlin fishing and the incredible catch that has everyone talking. The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report powered by our friends at:  Simrad by Kongsberg (Sonar AI0) : https://www.viam.com/kongsberg-sonarai/captchrisdonato?utm_source=otw&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=vmrk-otw-get-info&utm_content=lp_ks  Honda Marine: Cruise Into Summer with Up To $2,000 in instant savings on Honda Outboards, The Official Outboard of The Northeast Offshore Report!https://marine.honda.com/promotions  Liquid Ice Energy Drinks: https://www.liquidiceenergy.com/  Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-us Huk: https://huk.com/ Okuma: https://okumafishingusa.com/ Boat Mart: https://www.boatmart.com/ Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5Qb-ZNJQlQ-KpizlhF1D-vS0B1n_YmeEoVsR_F-bcwa8TyIQ Seaguar: https://seaguar.com/

  4. Aug 20

    On and Off Rec Bite | Northeast Offshore Report August 19, 2026

    Jimmy and Cheech recount their first trip out on the tuna grounds

  5. Aug 12

    Mid shore Yellowfin are HERE! | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report August 12, 2026

    The Northeast tuna bite is starting to take shape as we move deeper into August. This week, we break down the latest bluefin and yellowfin action from New Jersey through Long Island, Southern New England, the Cape, and the Gulf of Maine. The new moon is here, and reports suggest the backside could bring a major change in the offshore bite, with the canyons potentially firing back up and some of the best bigeye fishing of the season developing. We cover: 🎣 Bluefin & Yellowfin Tuna 60–70-inch recreational fish showing up on jigsYellowfin mixing with bluefin from New Jersey through Southern New EnglandLive squid and slow-worked soft plastics producingBig bluefin still being caught on live baitThe latest reports from Montauk, Long Island, and New Jersey🌊 Canyon Fishing Yellowfin concentrating around specific water-temperature and chlorophyll edgesShorter trips producing multiple fishMarlin and mahi becoming increasingly important offshoreWhat the new moon could mean for the canyon bite🐟 Gulf of Maine Bluefin action heating back up60–70-inch fish mixed in with giantsBait and surface activity producing some incredible opportunitiesRising water temperatures helping kick the bite back into gear🦈 Plus A giant bluefin caught on video smashing a mahiA sailfish caught incredibly close to shore off Cape CodThe latest mahi, marlin, and offshore activityNew offshore fishing technology and reports from the fieldThe Northeast offshore season is entering one of its most exciting stretches of the year. Find the bait, find the life, and be ready for the bite. Presented by On The Water Magazine. #TunaFishing #BluefinTuna #YellowfinTuna #OffshoreFishing #NortheastFishing #TunaFishingReport #NewEnglandFishing #CapeCodFishing #GulfOfMaine #CanyonFishing #OnTheWater

  6. Aug 5

    GIANTS everywhere | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report August 5th, 2026

    In this week's Northeast Offshore Fishing Report, Anthony DeiCicchi and Liam O'Neill break down the epic giant bluefin tuna fishing off Cape Cod, where monster tuna continue to feed aggressively. Meanwhile, recreational-sized bluefin tuna have become much harder to find east of Montauk. The world's largest billfish tournament, the White Marlin Open, returns August 3–8. Deane Lambrose of Canyon Runner shares the latest offshore fishing report from Ocean City, Maryland, including updates on tuna, marlin, and other offshore action. The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report powered by our friends at: Simrad by Kongsberg (Sonar AI0) : https://www.viam.com/kongsberg-sonarai/captchrisdonato?utm_source=otw&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=vmrk-otw-get-info&utm_content=lp_ks Honda Marine: Cruise Into Summer with Up To $2,000 in instant savings on Honda Outboards, The Official Outboard of The Northeast Offshore Report!https://marine.honda.com/promotions Liquid Ice Energy Drinks: https://www.liquidiceenergy.com/ Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usHuk: https://huk.com/Okuma: https://okumafishingusa.com/Boat Mart: https://www.boatmart.com/Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5Qb-ZNJQlQ-KpizlhF1D-vS0B1n_YmeEoVsR_F-bcwa8TyIQ Seaguar: https://seaguar.com/

  7. Jul 29

    280 MILES of Bluefin Tuna | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report July 29th, 2026

    This week’s tuna report features an incredible update from the crew at Canyon Runner, highlighting an exceptional stretch of recreational bluefin tuna fishing from Cape May, New Jersey, to Montauk, New York. Anglers are finding schools of aggressive bluefin tuna spread across nearly 280 miles of offshore waters, with some of the best opportunities of the season unfolding right now. The biggest challenge has been finding a safe and fishable weather window to get offshore and target these hard-charging bluefin. Meanwhile, anglers around Cape Cod have been battling giant bluefin tuna, with fewer recreational-sized fish being reported closer to home. From New Jersey to New England, the bluefin tuna bite continues to evolve — and this week’s offshore tuna report breaks down where anglers are finding success.The Northeast Offshore Fishing Report powered by our friends at: Simrad by Kongsberg (Sonar AI0: https://www.viam.com/kongsberg-sonarai/captchrisdonato?utm_source=otw&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=vmrk-otw-get-info&utm_content=lp_ks)Honda Marine: Cruise Into Summer with Up To $2,000 in instant savings on Honda Outboards, The Official Outboard of The Northeast Offshore Report!https://marine.honda.com/promotionsLiquid Ice Energy Drinks: https://www.liquidiceenergy.com/Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usHuk: https://huk.com/Okuma: https://okumafishingusa.com/Boat Mart: https://www.boatmart.com/Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5Qb-ZNJQlQ-KpizlhF1D-vS0B1n_YmeEoVsR_F-bcwa8TyIQSeaguar: https://seaguar.com/

  8. Jul 22

    Any Port in the Tuna Storm | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report July 22nd, 2026

    There's a school bluefin bonanza in New York and New Jersey, the giant fishing is lock and load in New England, and the canyons are still on fire. Plus, a rundown on the best tactics for simulator fishing. Simrad by Kongsberg (Sonar AI0: https://www.viam.com/kongsberg-sonarai/captchrisdonatoutm_source=otw&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=vmrk-otw-get-info&utm_content=lp_ksHonda Marine: Cruise Into Summer with Up To $2,000 in instant savings on Honda Outboards, The Official Outboard of The Northeast Offshore Report!https://marine.honda.com/promotionsLiquid Ice Energy Drinks: https://www.liquidiceenergy.com/Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/en-usHuk: https://huk.com/Okuma: https://okumafishingusa.com/Boat Mart: https://www.boatmart.com/Canyon Runner: https://canyonrunner.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5Qb-ZNJQlQ-KpizlhF1D-vS0B1n_YmeEoVsR_F-bcwa8TyIQSeaguar: https://seaguar.com/#tunafishing #yellowfintuna #offshore

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Weekly updates on the Spring Striped Bass Migration from On The Water Media's Matt Haeffner with input from expert striped bass anglers from along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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