From Boston Flounder to Chilean Fluke with Willy Goldsmith | OTW Podcast Ep. 80

Dr. Willy Goldsmith of Pelagic Strategies LLC shares his lifelong passion for fishing—from his early days hopping aboard Boston-area party boats to exploring the urban waters of Boston as a college student.

By OTW StaffApril 23, 2026

Fishing Boston | OTW Podcast #80

In The Episode

In this episode, Willy Goldsmith shares his lifelong passion for fishing from headboat trips for cod to travelling abroad to lesser-known fisheries like wels catfish in Spain. He discusses how his formative fishing experiences shaped his career, ultimately leading him to become a fisheries researcher and policy consultant.

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OTW Staff

The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.