Bottom Line Up Front: The offshore tuna bite is holding strong as we push into late October, but a significant weather shift is on the horizon. A stubborn dome of high pressure that has delivered summer-like conditions is finally giving way to a Canadian high, which will bring northwest winds and true fall air. Saturday looks to be the last fishable window for a while. The eddy that has been wobbling around the Hudson and Wilmington for months is finally breaking down, and chlorophyll shots show the blue water is starting to fade.
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Hudson Canyon - October 24, 2025
The edge bite at the Hudson has been a classic October pick. Boats making the 30 to 36-hour trips have been rewarded with single bigeyes and yellowfin. The Bluefin IV reported a tough but rewarding trip, finding their fish in the dark on the troll. The water is still warm, but the impending northwest wind will likely scatter the fish and make for a tough ride. Daytime swordfishing has been a viable alternative, with some crews reporting mixed results.
Atlantis Canyon - October 24, 2025
Atlantis has been the spot for bigeye hunters. The Alyssa Ann Sportfishing crew had a memorable trip here recently, boating a beautiful 200-pound bigeye. The fish are here, but they are not giving it up easy. Long soaks and patience are the name of the game. The water temps are still in the high 60s, but that is expected to change quickly with the coming weather.
Block Canyon - October 24, 2025
Block has been a bit quiet on the tuna front, but the sharking has been excellent. The Rock Fish Charters team has been finding plenty of makos and threshers. The water is still warm enough to hold the sharks, but the tuna seem to have pushed further east.
Toms Canyon & Spencer Canyon - October 24, 2025
We are seeing the first signs of a transition to a daytime canyon chunking bite on the east walls of Toms and Spencer. The draggers have started working the bait off the edge, which is usually the trigger for the chunk bite to turn on. This is a promising sign for the coming weeks, but the immediate forecast is a bit grim with the approaching weather.
Fishtails & Bacardi Grounds - October 24, 2025
The Fishtails and Bacardi grounds have been holding a mix of yellowfin and longfin. The Lady Grace Charters reported a good bite here earlier in the week, with fish in the 40 to 60-pound class. The action has been best at first light, with the fish responding well to trolled spreader bars and ballyhoo.
Montauk Offshore Grounds - October 24, 2025
The most consistent bite in the Northeast remains on the Regal Sword. Boats from Stellwagen to Crab Ledge are picking fish, but the dense concentration is still between the Sword and 10 miles south. The Finall-ey Fishing crew had a banner day here last week, with multiple hookups within minutes of setting out. The fish are keyed in on the sand eels, and diamond jigs have been the hot ticket.
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Species Intelligence
72-Hour Predictive Forecast
The next 72 hours will be dominated by the approaching weather system. Saturday will be the last fishable day for the offshore grounds. Expect the northwest winds to build throughout the day, with seas becoming rough by the evening. The tuna will likely scatter with the changing conditions, making for a tough bite. The best bet for the weekend will be to stay inshore and target the hot tog and striper bite.
Tactical Recommendations
If you are heading out on Saturday, be prepared for a long ride and a short bite. The fish will be on the move, so you will need to cover a lot of water. Trolling will be your best bet to find the scattered fish. Keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to head for the barn early. For those staying inshore, the tog and striper bite should be excellent. The cooling water temps have the fish fired up, and the action should be hot and heavy.
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Hudson Canyon - October 24, 2025The edge bite at the Hudson has been a classic October pick. Boats making the 30 to 36-hour trips have been rewarded with single bigeyes and yellowfin. The Bluefin IV reported a tough but rewarding trip, finding their fish in the dark on the troll. The water is still warm, but the impending northwest wind will likely scatter the fish and make for a tough ride. Daytime swordfishing has been a viable alternative, with some crews reporting mixed results.
Atlantis Canyon - October 24, 2025Atlantis has been the spot for bigeye hunters. The Alyssa Ann Sportfishing crew had a memorable trip here recently, boating a beautiful 200-pound bigeye. The fish are here, but they are not giving it up easy. Long soaks and patience are the name of the game. The water temps are still in the high 60s, but that is expected to change quickly with the coming weather.
Block Canyon - October 24, 2025Block has been a bit quiet on the tuna front, but the sharking has been excellent. The Rock Fish Charters team has been finding plenty of makos and threshers. The water is still warm enough to hold the sharks, but the tuna seem to have pushed further east.
Toms Canyon & Spencer Canyon - October 24, 2025We are seeing the first signs of a transition to a daytime canyon chunking bite on the east walls of Toms and Spencer. The draggers have started working the bait off the edge, which is usually the trigger for the chunk bite to turn on. This is a promising sign for the coming weeks, but the immediate forecast is a bit grim with the approaching weather.
Fishtails & Bacardi Grounds - October 24, 2025The Fishtails and Bacardi grounds have been holding a mix of yellowfin and longfin. The Lady Grace Charters reported a good bite here earlier in the week, with fish in the 40 to 60-pound class. The action has been best at first light, with the fish responding well to trolled spreader bars and ballyhoo.
Montauk Offshore Grounds - October 24, 2025The most consistent bite in the Northeast remains on the Regal Sword. Boats from Stellwagen to Crab Ledge are picking fish, but the dense concentration is still between the Sword and 10 miles south. The Finall-ey Fishing crew had a banner day here last week, with multiple hookups within minutes of setting out. The fish are keyed in on the sand eels, and diamond jigs have been the hot ticket.
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Species Intelligence
- Yellowfin: Still being found in good numbers from the Fishtails to the Hudson. The fish are feeding on sand eels and are responding well to both trolling and jigging.
- Bigeye: The bigger fish are being found at the Hudson and Atlantis. The bite is tough, but the reward is there for those who put in the time.
- Mahi-Mahi: The mahi bite has slowed down considerably with the cooling water temps.
- Albacore: The longfin are mixed in with the yellowfin from the Fishtails to the Hudson.
72-Hour Predictive Forecast
The next 72 hours will be dominated by the approaching weather system. Saturday will be the last fishable day for the offshore grounds. Expect the northwest winds to build throughout the day, with seas becoming rough by the evening. The tuna will likely scatter with the changing conditions, making for a tough bite. The best bet for the weekend will be to stay inshore and target the hot tog and striper bite.
Tactical Recommendations
If you are heading out on Saturday, be prepared for a long ride and a short bite. The fish will be on the move, so you will need to cover a lot of water. Trolling will be your best bet to find the scattered fish. Keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to head for the barn early. For those staying inshore, the tog and striper bite should be excellent. The cooling water temps have the fish fired up, and the action should be hot and heavy.
