Friday, May 26th Fishing Report

Fishing in the Canal has started to slow down with the east tide moving further into the day. There are still fish being pulled on the west tide in the early mornings, however these fish seemed to be in smaller slot size range. On the east tide turn there are still bigger fish being pulled on topwater and jigs despite it being later in the day, just not in the quantity we've seen in the past week. With mackerel and pogies still stuck in the east and west end respectively, these Striped Bass seem to be going no where. So, if you still want to get your shot at some big fish in the Canal, now is your time before the warm weather in June pushes the bluefish in heavier than they already have. Fish are also being caught up on the north shore beaches up to 30lbs, showing these fish are continuing their migration north up towards Boston Harbor. Keep in mind starting today, the new slot limit in Massachusetts is now 28" to less than 31".