Monday August 2nd Offshore Report

As I write this report, Stone from Red Top is hooked up on a bluefin Tuna East of Chatham. If that doesn't say how well this year is, I'm not sure what will. Tuna fishing this year is yet to slow down, anglers are consistently hooking fish 80-100 inches almost every trip. Larger fish are still holding east of Chatham, while the Southwest corner of Stellwagon Bank is also providing larger fish. Reports of not only larger fish, but recreational size fish as well are holding closer to the east end of the Canal. With large mackerel schools moving closer to the Canal everyday, I would not be surprised to see some Tuna move into the Canal. Mahi Mahi and football bluefins are holding at The Dump feeding on just about anything you throw at them. Further south towards the Canyons and Atlantis, yellowfin tuna and white marlin are feeding on bait on the surface, most guys are picking those up trolling bars. If you do get out there I recommend stretching because the odds of hooking a fish are high. Good luck to everyone out there!