Weekly updates on the Spring Striped Bass Migration from On The Water Media's Matt Haeffner with input from expert striped bass anglers from along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
A Reset Year | Northeast Offshore Fishing Report October 14th 2026
The final Northeast Offshore Fishing Report of the 2026 season is here! 🎣
It's been a challenging fall offshore, but there are still opportunities for anglers willing to put in the miles. Giant bluefin tuna are showing up around New Jersey as massive schools of adult bunker draw fish close to shore, while Cape Cod continues to produce giant tuna in shorter, less predictable feeding windows. Further offshore, the canyons are seeing some yellowfin action, along with bigeye tuna and swordfish providing opportunities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
This week, Captain Dean from Canyon Runner breaks down the latest offshore conditions, where the fish are moving, and what anglers should be looking for as the season winds down.
IN THIS WEEK'S REPORT:
New Jersey: Giant bluefin tuna finding massive schools of bunker along the coast.
Cape Cod: Giant bluefin action continues, but timing and feeding windows are critical.
The Canyons: Yellowfin, bigeye tuna, and swordfish reports from the Northeast offshore grounds.
Montauk & Long Island: Bluefin activity, striped bass, and late-season opportunities.
Mid-Atlantic: Strong swordfish and bigeye action, with mahi and other pelagic species still in the mix.
Canyon Runner Report: Captain Dean shares the latest offshore water conditions, fish movements, and areas worth watching.
Plus, we look back on a difficult offshore season, discuss potential late-fall tuna trips, and look ahead to what 2027 could bring.
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7 Oct 2026
The Tuna Are Still Missing… But Fall Fishing Isn’t Over | Northeast Offshore Report October 7th 2026
The Northeast offshore fishery is finally getting another chance after the latest stretch of brutal weather—but the fishing hasn't exactly bounced back everywhere.
This week on the Northeast Offshore Report, Jimmy Fee and Cheech break down the latest offshore action from New England through the Mid-Atlantic, including the lack of yellowfin tuna south of Atlantis Canyon, strong swordfish action in the eastern canyons, and continued giant bluefin action from Cape Cod to Rhode Island.
We also cover the latest reports on mahi and tilefish, a new 1,116-pound New Hampshire state-record bluefin, the effects of the recent water-temperature drop, and what could happen as we move deeper into October.
Plus, we get the latest Canyon Runner report and look ahead to the potential fall bluefin fishery.
The offshore season isn't over yet. With more weather windows opening up and plenty of fall still ahead, the next few weeks could change the picture quickly.
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30 Sept 2026
Offshore Fleet Gears up Post Nor'easter | Northeast Offshore Report September 30th 2026
In this week’s Northeast Offshore Fishing Report, the biggest story is the lack of fishing reports following the powerful nor’easter that hammered the Northeast and kept offshore boats tied to the dock. Rough seas, strong winds, and difficult conditions made getting offshore nearly impossible for much of the past week. Now, the weather is finally ironing out and improving conditions are opening the door for boats to return to the canyons and offshore tuna grounds.
As the fleet gets back on the water, anglers will be looking to pick up where they left off, targeting bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, swordfish, bigeye tuna, and other offshore species. Subscribe to On The Water for weekly Northeast fishing reports, offshore updates, and more.
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