Northeast Offshore Report - August 20, 2026

Recreational bluefin are holding strong south of Montauk while giants and improving white marlin action keep the offshore bite rolling.

By OTW StaffAugust 20, 2026

The recreational-sized bluefin are dug in like ticks south of Montauk. Giant fishing is good east of the Cape, and white marlin action seems to be improving, with fish showing up inside of the canyons feeding on halfbeaks.

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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.