Northeast Offshore Report - August 26, 2026

Jimmy Fee and Matt Haeffner break down the latest offshore action, from bluefin to blue marlin, including the incredible, record-setting blue marlin caught off the coast of Massachusetts that has everyone talking.

By OTW StaffAugust 26, 2026

On The Water’s Jimmy Fee and Matt Haeffner break down the latest offshore action, from bluefin to blue marlin, including the incredible, record-setting blue marlin caught off the coast of Massachusetts that has everyone talking.

Jimmy Fee headed to the docks to photograph and get an up-close look at the incredible 1,260-pound blue marlin caught by Captain Damon Sacco aboard the Castafari. The massive blue marlin was weighed in at MacDougalls at Falmouth Harbor, making for an unforgettable moment in Massachusetts offshore fishing history.

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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.