I've been interested in venturing offshore when the weather will permit but I'm not familiar with the offshore locations that hear of you guys speaking of. I have a Triton 240LTS and am told that with the right conditions, I could do some offshore fishing. I'd be really interested in gaining some knowledge of areas that may be accessible a little closer in say around 20-30 miles out instead of the typical 50-60. Also, is there any chartbooks that show these offshore areas? My Chartbook doesn't go much further east than the Chesapeake Light Tower. Anywhere that I could pick up some Mahi, Tuan, Wahoo, etc... and some Amberjacks would be great. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Amberjacks are available at the Ches Light, possibly some mahi, too.

I thought some mahi would be at the tower and some king fish. In the gulf, around Texas, we would go about 7-15 miles out and catch both of these fish, as well as deep drop for red snapper all the time.

Is that the same here, except for snapper?

JF

Get a a Capt Seagull chart. Many tackle stores carry them or just google it to order online. This chart has all the hot fishing areas marked and have the same names you'll see referred to here.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all of the help I get from this website. This is bar none the best forum website that I have been a part of. I look forward to getting out there and returning the favors.

Volunteer, When do the AJ's start appearing at the tower? All that I've ever heard of being caught there were Spades. I used to throw AJ's back b/c I didn't know any different but have learned here recently that they are really a pretty good eating fish.

Something else to consider is to run on past the Tower and get on the Triangle Wrecks. Someone else may know the distance -I think its 10 or 15 miles beyond the Light Tower - you can troll over them or anchor up and wreck fish. There will be some small mahi's there soon - when this water gets hot. I have dove the wrecks a lot - lot of fish there - big schools of AJ's hover over it if you want them

Kent

Kent is right about the Triangle...about 30 miles out of Rudee Inlet. Good spot for kings, jacks and mahi when water temps are right, plus some good bottom fishing. In August a good place to hunt for Jack Crevalle, too. Other spots are the Hot Dog, 32 miles from Rudee, SE Lumps (or Horseshoe Lumps) depending on the chart are just south of the Hot Dog. You could also shoot for the Fingers on those calmer days. There you're looking at 40-45 miles depending on which finger you want to fish.

Good luck!!

--Don

Thanks to all. I appreciate the info. I still have a few things to get tackle and gear wise and need to gain a little more experience on the boat before going out but I am looking forward to getting out there. If anyone isn't familiar w/AJ's I strongly suggest trying them. I was leary of them for quite some time but will say now, that I'll bring one home every chance I get. I used to think they were an oily fish only b/c I hadn't tried them and had believe what I was told. Sometimes all we know is what we've been told but what we're told isn't all there is to know. The fish is actually a very white, flaky meat, similar to a Mahi in my opinion. They make some of the best fish tacos I've ever had.