Cod and bottom fishing in Massachusetts is second to none! Massachusetts is known as the land of the sacred Cod.
Cod as big as 100 lbs can be caught in our waters. Early Spring and Fall are the best times to fish for these bottom dwelling monsters. You can catchHaddock, Wolfish, Cusk and Halibut while fishing for cod. We also combine bottom fishing with most of our other types of fishing trips. Ask about our Combo Specials. If you want to have the cod fishing experience of a lifetime, come fishing with us!
Bottom fishing in our waters can bring you a variety of different species !
You will catch as many if not more haddock and pollock while bottom fishing for cod. We primarily fish for giant cod in the spring from the 1st of May to the middle of June. In the hot summer months the cod and haddock move far offshore to deeper waters and migrate back to Stellwagen Bank and inshore in the early fall from September to November.
We also Combine Cod fishing with other species like Shark Fishing and Tuna Fishing
1/2 Day Offshore: HrsCorporate Special 5:30am to 11:30pm $875 (up to 20 miles offshore) $145 per person!
Full Day Deep Sea Combo Trip: Hrs 5:00am to 3:30pm $1,150(Up to 30 - 45 miles offshore Target Multiple Species of Fish )***Guaranteed to Catch fish (Our Most Popular Trip) $185 per person Fri - Sun. Weekday Special$165 per person Mon - Thur.
Atlantic Cod: These fish are the deepwater treasures of coastal Massachusetts (a carving of a cod hangs in the Massachusetts State House motto is Land of the Sacred Cod). They are the number one fish sought after by charter boats North of Cape Cod. They are found throughout the Gulf of Maine, in deepwater and inshore while the water is cold. Season: Year round Baits and Lures: Sea worms, clams, mackerel, strips of all fish, crabs, jigs. Methods and Tackle: Bait-fishing from shore and boats, fishing from boats using medium to stiff boat rod, conventional reel and at least 50 lb test line. Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby Minimum Weight: 30 lbs State Record: 92 lbs
Haddock: Haddock is a member of the cod family and is a delicious fish for the dinner table. The black spot and lateral line distinguishes it from the Cod and Pollock. Season: May-November Baits and Lures: Same as Cod Sea worms, clams Methods and Tackle: Drift or Still-fishing from a boat, medium action rod
Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby Minimum Weights: 8 lbs State Record: 20 lbs
Halibut: This is the largest of the Atlantic flatfishes, which if you do happen to hook one, can be very challenging to reel up from deep water. Season: Year round Baits and Lures: Sea worms, clams, strips of fish, sand lance, jigs. Methods and Tackle:Drift Bottom Fishing from a boat with medium to stiff rod. Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby Minimum Weight: 50 lbs State Record: 321 lbs
Mackerel: Mackerel are fast swimmers and voracious feeders, which offers the angler many options for catching them. They are also an important food fish for many other species of fish and marine mammals. Season: May-September Baits and Lures: Sabiki Rigs, Small bait fish, crab, clams, sea worms, squid strips, jigs, spoons, flies. Methods and Tackle: Trolling, jigging, casting from shore or boat: light tackle. Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby Minimum Weight: 2 lbs State Record: 3 lbs - 8 oz.
Pollock: The Pollock is more available to the angler than its Cod fish relative. These aggressive fighters offer the thrills of a bluefish and the flesh of a cod. Season: May-October with the best runs in May Baits and Lures: In deeper water use the same as for cod (jigs, clams...). Inshore waters try small plugs, mackerel jigs, metal lures with a strip of squid. Methods and Tackle: Drift or Still-fishing, casting, trolling. For deep water use same set up as for cod. Lighter spinning gear can be used for inshore fishing. Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby Minimum Weights: 20 lbs State Record: 48 lbs - 2 oz.
Wolfish: Wolfish are distinguished by their large size, pronounced molar and canine teeth, and the lack of ventral fins. They do not school and prefer hard bottom, not mud, in deep waters. Season: Year Round Baits and Lures: sea worms, shellfish, crustaceans, jigs Methods and Tackle: Drift- or still-fishing from a boat Mass. Saltwater Fishing Derby Minimum Weight: 20 lbs State Record: 55 lbs - 8 oz.
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