Out here on the edge, where the land is a distant memory and the sea tells its own stories, the fall season is in full swing. The weather has been a formidable opponent, with gale-force winds keeping most boats tied to the dock. But for the intrepid few who have ventured into the deep, the rewards have been substantial. The water is cooling, the bait is massing, and the pelagics are on the move. This is the time of year when legends are made.
Hudson Canyon - November 11, 2025
The Hudson has been the epicenter of the action for those willing to make the run. The water temperatures have been holding in the low 60s, with a noticeable temperature break on the western wall. This is where we've seen the most life. The bait is stacked up thick, with schools of mackerel and squid providing a feast for the predators that lurk below. The yellowfin bite has been steady, with fish in the 40- to 60-pound class being taken on the troll and on the chunk. The key has been to find the temperature breaks and work them hard. The bigeye are still around, but they've been a bit more elusive. The best reports have come from the overnight fleet, with a few fish in the 150- to 200-pound class being taken on the chunk after dark.
Atlantis Canyon - November 11, 2025
The Atlantis has been a bit of a ghost town this week, with most of the fleet opting to head to the Hudson. However, a few boats have made the trip and have been rewarded with a solid mahi-mahi bite. The fish are holding on the weed lines and high-flyers, and they've been eager to take just about any offering. The tuna bite has been slow, but there have been a few reports of yellowfin being taken on the troll. The water is a bit cooler here, in the upper 50s, so it may be a few days before the tuna show up in force.
Block Canyon - November 11, 2025
Block Canyon has been a sleeper this week. The water is a bit cooler than the Hudson, but there is a good temperature break on the eastern wall that is holding a lot of bait. The few boats that have fished the area have found a mix of yellowfin and albacore. The fish are not as concentrated as they are in the Hudson, but they are there for the taking. The key has been to cover a lot of water and find the bait. The trolling bite has been the most productive, with spreader bars and ballyhoo being the top producers.
Toms Canyon - November 11, 2025
Toms has been quiet this week, with most of the fleet focusing on the canyons to the south. The water is a bit on the cool side, but there are some signs of life. A few boats have reported marking bait and seeing some whales, so it may be worth a look if you're in the area. The 72-hour forecast is calling for the winds to lay down, so we may see some more boats heading to Toms in the coming days.
Fishtails/Bacardi Grounds - November 11, 2025
The Fishtails and Bacardi Grounds have been a bit of a mystery this week. The water is cool, and the bait has been scattered. A few boats have made the run and have come back empty-handed. However, there have been a few reports of bluefin tuna being taken in the area. These are likely the same fish that have been popping up closer to shore. If you're looking for a bluefin, this may be the place to be. But be prepared to put in the time and cover a lot of water.
Montauk Offshore Grounds - November 11, 2025
The Montauk offshore grounds have been a bit of a disappointment this week. The water is cool, and the bait has been scarce. The few boats that have made the run have found a few albacore, but the tuna have been a no-show. The good news is that the bass fishing has been on fire closer to shore. So, if you're looking to bend a rod, you may be better off staying inshore for the time being.
72-Hour Offshore Outlook:
The weather is going to be a major factor for the next few days. The seas are going to be up, so it's going to be a bumpy ride. Friday is looking like the best day to get out, but it's still going to be a bit sporty. If you're going to make the run, be sure to have all your safety gear in order. And as always, keep a close eye on the weather.
Tactical Recommendations:
This is the time of year when the weather can change in an instant. Be prepared for anything and everything. And most importantly, be safe. Tight lines!
Hudson Canyon - November 11, 2025The Hudson has been the epicenter of the action for those willing to make the run. The water temperatures have been holding in the low 60s, with a noticeable temperature break on the western wall. This is where we've seen the most life. The bait is stacked up thick, with schools of mackerel and squid providing a feast for the predators that lurk below. The yellowfin bite has been steady, with fish in the 40- to 60-pound class being taken on the troll and on the chunk. The key has been to find the temperature breaks and work them hard. The bigeye are still around, but they've been a bit more elusive. The best reports have come from the overnight fleet, with a few fish in the 150- to 200-pound class being taken on the chunk after dark.
Atlantis Canyon - November 11, 2025The Atlantis has been a bit of a ghost town this week, with most of the fleet opting to head to the Hudson. However, a few boats have made the trip and have been rewarded with a solid mahi-mahi bite. The fish are holding on the weed lines and high-flyers, and they've been eager to take just about any offering. The tuna bite has been slow, but there have been a few reports of yellowfin being taken on the troll. The water is a bit cooler here, in the upper 50s, so it may be a few days before the tuna show up in force.
Block Canyon - November 11, 2025Block Canyon has been a sleeper this week. The water is a bit cooler than the Hudson, but there is a good temperature break on the eastern wall that is holding a lot of bait. The few boats that have fished the area have found a mix of yellowfin and albacore. The fish are not as concentrated as they are in the Hudson, but they are there for the taking. The key has been to cover a lot of water and find the bait. The trolling bite has been the most productive, with spreader bars and ballyhoo being the top producers.
Toms Canyon - November 11, 2025Toms has been quiet this week, with most of the fleet focusing on the canyons to the south. The water is a bit on the cool side, but there are some signs of life. A few boats have reported marking bait and seeing some whales, so it may be worth a look if you're in the area. The 72-hour forecast is calling for the winds to lay down, so we may see some more boats heading to Toms in the coming days.
Fishtails/Bacardi Grounds - November 11, 2025The Fishtails and Bacardi Grounds have been a bit of a mystery this week. The water is cool, and the bait has been scattered. A few boats have made the run and have come back empty-handed. However, there have been a few reports of bluefin tuna being taken in the area. These are likely the same fish that have been popping up closer to shore. If you're looking for a bluefin, this may be the place to be. But be prepared to put in the time and cover a lot of water.
Montauk Offshore Grounds - November 11, 2025The Montauk offshore grounds have been a bit of a disappointment this week. The water is cool, and the bait has been scarce. The few boats that have made the run have found a few albacore, but the tuna have been a no-show. The good news is that the bass fishing has been on fire closer to shore. So, if you're looking to bend a rod, you may be better off staying inshore for the time being.
72-Hour Offshore Outlook:
- Wednesday: W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
- Thursday: W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
- Friday: NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
The weather is going to be a major factor for the next few days. The seas are going to be up, so it's going to be a bumpy ride. Friday is looking like the best day to get out, but it's still going to be a bit sporty. If you're going to make the run, be sure to have all your safety gear in order. And as always, keep a close eye on the weather.
Tactical Recommendations:
- Trolling: Spreader bars, ballyhoo, and topwater plugs are all good bets. Be sure to have a variety of colors and sizes in your spread.
- Chunking: Fresh bunker and mackerel are the baits of choice. Be sure to have a good chum slick going to draw the fish in.
- Jigging: Diamond jigs and soft plastics are both effective. Be sure to have a variety of weights and colors to match the conditions.
This is the time of year when the weather can change in an instant. Be prepared for anything and everything. And most importantly, be safe. Tight lines!
