Black Hawk

Heather at The Blackhawk office reports, “we had some ups and downs this week.  Monday was a bit slower than the previous few days; still some nice fish coming over the rails, but not as good as we'd hoped for.  The beautiful full moon definitely made some strong tides which impacted the fishing on both Monday and Tuesday. We had our first blackfish specific trips on Tuesday and Thursday.  Tuesday's trip was a little slower due to the strong tides, but Thursday was a beautiful day out on the water with some nice keepers coming over the rails all day! Our Friday mixed bag trip showed a true mix of fish with some blackfish, porgies, and sea bass.  Saturday's Halloween mixed bag started off with us heading back to the grounds we've been on for the past few weeks, which had some fish getting into the coolers right away.  However, it slowed down and Capt. Matt made the decision to head to Block Island.  The weather wasn't the best, but nonetheless we had sea bass and porgies coming over the rails right away. Looks like we started our Block Island trips a few days early, but needless to say, we'll be heading out that way for the rest of the season. We continue to fish every day, as long as Mother Nature cooperates.  Our trips now are very weather dependent, so be sure to get your tickets in advance so we can notify you of any changes due to the weather. Now is the time to come fill the freezer for winter!  Don't just read the reports, get out there and make them with us!”

Heather at The Blackhawk office reports, “Our last bluefish trip of the season was a success!  It started off hot, with jumbo blues over the rail and into the coolers. Drift after drift...until it started to fizzle out. The blues are getting ready to head offshore for the winter. We put the umbrella rigs out and were able to land a few more. Overall, our last bass and blue trip for the season was a success! Thanks to everyone who joined us, and come back to ‘Blackhawk 'em’ again in the spring! Unfortunately, we lost some midweek trips due to the windy conditions, but when we headed back out at the end of the week, we were happy to find the fishing just as we left it: maybe even better! We had some awesome October fishing in our backyard! Thursday's trip had limits of XL scup some quality sea bass, and the highlight of the day...blackfish! Many limits around the boat of blackfish to 8 pounds for those experienced blackfish anglers. The rest of the week and weekend was similar, with plenty of porgies, some nice sea bass, and good numbers of hefty blackfish. We continue to fish every day, as long as Mother Nature cooperates.  Our "mixed bag" trips are now through November, then our famous 12 hour combo trips will start!  We also have a few blackfish specific trips coming up, so check the website and grab your tickets to join us! Now is the time to come fill the freezer for winter!  Don't just read the reports, get out there and make them!”