Fishing Report: June 26th, 2011.

As hoped for last week, Bass fishing continues to improve. Water temperatures are rising, there is more bait here, and the fish are bigger and more plentiful than last week. What more could anyone ask for? The one thing says some, is consistency. One tide will produce a dozen fish from the harbor and the next day, the same tide, same situation, will produce two fish…At least fish are being produced and consistency is improving as are overall numbers.

As far as size, lots of fish between 33 and 37 inches have been caught off the beach and in the harbor. The rips are also producing some large fish. Capt Corey caught on Squaretail yesterday a 30 pounder and Capt Carl caught on Purple Water a 40 pounder. Big fish are out there and this next week is the time to go get them!

From the beach, Cisco was the hot spot with 30+ keepers brought in on multiple nights. Low Beach has been another area with a LOT of activity. When fishing at night it is recommended to set-up before nightfall so as to be comfortable with your surroundings. Fish have been caught on black bombers, black pencils (lots of fun), and Denny Dias’ new Salt Cod lures (Locally made Lure that produces!).

The harbor has also been fishing better at night than the day, although there are plenty of fish in the harbor, so find your favorite shoreline and be willing to put your time in and you will catch fish. Remember, these fish are there, but have not shown to be consistent, so you will need to have the patience to fish multiple tides, if you don’t produce early.

As far as the boats, Sankaty and Pochick rips continue to be the hot spots. Great Point heated up last week, but hasn’t taken off yet. Sankaty you will have to fish wireline or jig, but pochick is a casters rip producing good size Bass and Blues. For those looking to simply bend rods and enjoy a day on the water, the South Shore (off the airport) is filled with BIG bluefish that are aggressive and fun. Look for slicks and fish being pushed when running to locate schools.

We are lucky heading into July 4th weekend that Bass are still around, so we are hopeful that those arriving on island for this weekend will take advantage of the long Spring and late start to summer. Make sure when getting out on the beach or boat that you have a variety of lures so as to be prepared to try different options.

Tight lines,




Capt. Corey Gammill
Capt. Cam Gammill
Capt. Nat Reeder
Dr. Mike Ruby



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Fishing Map - Click on the blue markers below to view the location names for each fishing spot.


This map is intended to help you orient yourself around the island. Below are 20 of the standard access points that people use to fish the shores of the island. It is important to know that the beauty of an island though, is that there are fish all around, should you be willing to look. We also believe that while there is a great camaraderie to be surrounded by 10 of your best friends, all with rods bent, that there is a subtle joy to catching a fish in a spot all your own.

I always recommend to people to find a beach they like and pick a direction to walk casting the whole way down. If you are fishing for Bluefish, cast as far as you can perpendicular to the beach, if you are casting for Striped Bass, cast 45 degrees in the direction you are walking as Bass are closer to shore. If you get to a point in the beach, a break in the surf, or water that just looks different, this is likely where fish are residing. Stop and cast ten times to test the water. Tight lines!