Capt. Rich Antonino
April 12, 2007
Stellwagen Bank - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fishing on Stellwagen Bank amongst the whales
We were able to get out there again, amidst the nasty weather. So far we've lucked out with our fishing plans. Up until yesterday, the fish really cooperated. Yesterday wasn't bad--two fishermen went home with 19 keepers between the cod, haddock, and wolffish, but it seemed like a slow day. We caught many more cod than haddock, and most of the cod that we caught were keepers. That's not too normal. Usually, the ratio favors small cod by 2 or 3 to 1. The fishing in the morning was excellent, then the bite died at slack low tide.
That happens from time to time. Once the wind died down, the cold was very bearable and it was pleasant. We fished East of Stellwagen in water from 160-240' deep. Our best success once again occurred in 220' of water.
With the storms approaching, we'll be on shore for the next week or so. We had some great whale and dolphin shows once again. We had one small humpback swim up to our boat on its back!! It had a small army of dolphins alongside it. It was awesome to see and made for a great video, which I'll have online very soon.
We're the small charter specialists for private 1-4 person groups and shared charters. We fish where the fish are--cod/haddock on Stellwagen Bank, huge sea bass in Buzzards Bay, bluefin tuna on Stellwagen Bank, sharks off of Martha's Vineyard and Wildcat Knoll, Stripers off of Provincetown.
We have a great website; visit us often and meet us as friends. We have lots of fun out there and cater to both the novice and veteran alike. Our rates are great and you don't have to get 6 people!!
