Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Capt. Joel Koch
September 11, 2003
Portsmouth - Saltwater Fishing Report

Fishing Report 9/11/2003

Been off the water for a week or so due to a blown powerhead on the boat. Finally got to go back out fishing today. Went out with Rob and Chris both local police officers who came right off the night shift to go fishing. We got 22 Stripers and 1 5lb blue fish. Three of the Stripers were between 29 and 30 inches and two just nosed up to the 28” mark.

All fish were caught chunking in the Piscataqua river on an incoming tide.

Passed a few small groups of busting fish near Little Bay. They were small fish and didn’t stay up very long. Also came up on one of the seals as he was cruising along in the river. Always a fun addition to any trip.

The fishing should remain great in the river for another 3 weeks or so before it starts to taper off as the Stripers begin to migrate south for the winter.

Good Fishing,

Capt. Joel

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