August 25, 2026

Tautog fishing is one of the most structure-focused and physically demanding inshore and nearshore fisheries in the Northeast. Also commonly called blackfish, tautog are typically targeted around: These fish have a reputation for biting hard and immediately trying to return to structure. That means anglers need to react quickly, maintain pressure, and stay balanced on…

Cod fishing puts anglers in some of the coldest, wettest, and most demanding recreational fishing conditions on the Northeast coast. A typical cod trip may begin before sunrise at a cold marina, continue with a long offshore run, and involve hours of bottom fishing while standing on wet fiberglass or metal decks. Throughout the day,…