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On April 15th the Haddock season  opens for recreational and charter boats which kicks off New England’s fishing season. Although less sporty as other local species.  Cod and haddock represent the blue collar nature of the region attracting fisherman looking for table fare. In 2016 National Marine Fisheries deemed the New England cod populations to be at all time lows and implemented a moratorium. Shutting down the fisheries to recreational and commercial anglers...

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The waters off cape cod are a historic destination to target Giant Bluefin tuna.  The area is home to a large commercial fishing fleet, with the storied harpoon fishery, and hollywood’s Wicked Tuna.  Since the late 1940s, Massachusetts has been one of the top states for commercial landings.  Local captains are innovating new techniques using leading technology to challenging the capabilities of light tackle spinning gear.  Cape Cod continue to be a ...

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Bluefin Fishing History on P.E.I

The first bluefin landed on P.E.I. was out of North Lake Harbour in 1967.  By 1970’s the catch rates had increased and a charter business began on the island.  With the lack of a true commercial market, captains capitalized on a sportfishing community looking to push the limits.  It quickly spread that North Lake was a top destination for not only catching tuna but large ones.  With fish frequently in excess of 800lbs and...

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Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing Prince Edward Island with North Lake Charters. This fight ends with the release of a 105# estimated 900lb fish. This catch and release fishery is second to none.

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