Northeast Offshore Report - September 30, 2026

The nor’easter shut down the Northeast offshore fishery, but calmer weather is finally opening a window for anglers targeting bluefin, yellowfin, swordfish, and bigeye tuna.

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In this week’s Northeast Offshore Fishing Report, the biggest story is the lack of fishing reports following the powerful nor’easter that hammered the Northeast and kept offshore boats tied to the dock. Rough seas, strong winds, and difficult conditions made getting offshore nearly impossible for much of the past week. Now, the weather is finally ironing out and improving conditions are opening the door for boats to return to the canyons and offshore tuna grounds.

As the fleet gets back on the water, anglers will be looking to pick up where they left off, targeting bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, swordfish, bigeye tuna, and other offshore species. Subscribe to On The Water for weekly Northeast fishing reports, offshore updates, and more.
 
Watch this week’s Northeast offshore fishing report for the latest information on swordfish, tuna, marlin, billfish, and offshore fishing conditions from Cape Cod, Nantucket, the Hudson Canyon, and beyond.
 
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