Captain Jack's Offshore Pelagic Report - October 21, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front
The offshore scene is in transition. The epic yellowfin bite we had before the blow has slowed, but the bigeye are still around, and the bluefin are starting to show up inshore. The water is still warm, but the nights are getting cooler, and that's going to get the fish on the move. The canyons are still holding fish, but the bite has been a little spotty. The key is to find the right water and the right bait.
Biologist's Perspective
The recent nor'easter has had a significant impact on the offshore environment. The water column has been mixed, and the temperature breaks that were holding the fish have been scattered. The good news is that the storm has also pushed a lot of bait inshore, and the bluefin are following. We're seeing a good push of fish into the mid-shore grounds, and the bite should only improve as the water cools. The canyons are still holding fish, but you're going to have to work for them. The key is to find the eddies and temperature breaks that are holding the bait. The New Moon tide is going to create some strong currents this week, which should help to concentrate the bait and the fish.
Hot Bite of the Week
The hot bite this week has been the inshore bluefin bite. We're seeing a good number of fish in the 40- to 60-pound range being taken on trolled spreader bars and jigs. The fish have been holding in the 20- to 30-fathom range, and the bite has been best in the early morning and late evening.
Canyon Reports
Hudson Canyon
The Hudson has been a little slow this week. There are still some yellowfin and bigeye around, but the bite has been spotty. The key is to find the temperature breaks and troll the edges. The night bite has been slow, but there have been a few swordfish taken on the deep drop.
Toms Canyon
Toms has been a little more productive than the Hudson. There have been a few yellowfin and bigeye taken on the troll, and the night bite has been producing a few swordfish. The key is to find the warmer water and the bait.
Lindenkohl Canyon
The Lindenkohl has been the most productive of the canyons this week. There have been a good number of yellowfin and a few bigeye taken on the troll. The night bite has been producing a few swordfish and some bigeye. The key is to find the bait and the temperature breaks.
Tactical Recommendations
If you're looking for tuna, your best bet is to target the inshore bluefin. The fish are here in good numbers, and the bite has been consistent. If you're heading to the canyons, be prepared to put in the time and cover a lot of ground. The fish are scattered, so you're going to have to work for them. The key is to find the bait and the temperature breaks. And don't forget about the swordfish. The night bite has been producing some quality fish, so it's definitely worth a shot.
Bottom Line Up Front
The offshore scene is in transition. The epic yellowfin bite we had before the blow has slowed, but the bigeye are still around, and the bluefin are starting to show up inshore. The water is still warm, but the nights are getting cooler, and that's going to get the fish on the move. The canyons are still holding fish, but the bite has been a little spotty. The key is to find the right water and the right bait.
Biologist's Perspective
The recent nor'easter has had a significant impact on the offshore environment. The water column has been mixed, and the temperature breaks that were holding the fish have been scattered. The good news is that the storm has also pushed a lot of bait inshore, and the bluefin are following. We're seeing a good push of fish into the mid-shore grounds, and the bite should only improve as the water cools. The canyons are still holding fish, but you're going to have to work for them. The key is to find the eddies and temperature breaks that are holding the bait. The New Moon tide is going to create some strong currents this week, which should help to concentrate the bait and the fish.
Hot Bite of the Week
The hot bite this week has been the inshore bluefin bite. We're seeing a good number of fish in the 40- to 60-pound range being taken on trolled spreader bars and jigs. The fish have been holding in the 20- to 30-fathom range, and the bite has been best in the early morning and late evening.
Canyon Reports
Hudson Canyon
The Hudson has been a little slow this week. There are still some yellowfin and bigeye around, but the bite has been spotty. The key is to find the temperature breaks and troll the edges. The night bite has been slow, but there have been a few swordfish taken on the deep drop.
Toms Canyon
Toms has been a little more productive than the Hudson. There have been a few yellowfin and bigeye taken on the troll, and the night bite has been producing a few swordfish. The key is to find the warmer water and the bait.
Lindenkohl Canyon
The Lindenkohl has been the most productive of the canyons this week. There have been a good number of yellowfin and a few bigeye taken on the troll. The night bite has been producing a few swordfish and some bigeye. The key is to find the bait and the temperature breaks.
Tactical Recommendations
If you're looking for tuna, your best bet is to target the inshore bluefin. The fish are here in good numbers, and the bite has been consistent. If you're heading to the canyons, be prepared to put in the time and cover a lot of ground. The fish are scattered, so you're going to have to work for them. The key is to find the bait and the temperature breaks. And don't forget about the swordfish. The night bite has been producing some quality fish, so it's definitely worth a shot.
