The deep dropping scene is still good if you want to make the run out to 50-fathoms or more. Boats making a go are rewarded with excellent catches of big blueline and golden tilefish, grouper, and blackbelly rosefish. Captain Skip Feller expertly guided his crew out of the Fishing Center on a recent recreational trip, and loaded up with super-sized grouper, blueline tilefish, and golden tiles weighing up to 50-pounds.

The offshore trolling scene is just getting rolling, with gaffer-sized dolphin stealing the glory. Boats are also finding a smattering of yellowfin tuna, mako sharks, blue marlin, and wahoo in the mix. Captain Mike Standing had a good week aboard the “Waterman”, running out of the Fishing Center. Captain Mike returned to the dock each day with yellowfin tuna, mako sharks, wahoo, and up to 50 mahi, weighing to over 25-pounds. Roark Linn of Gloucester had the biggest fish of the week with his 31-pound gaffer. This trend will only improve, as long as the warm water stays around.