Captains and crew report a pretty day offshore today! Pretty catches too! The dock was full of Blackfin Tuna, many citation size. Gaffer Dolphin was good and there were a few Wahoo. Boats that bottom fished caught nice size Triggerfish, Silver Snapper, Black Sea Bass and a 51 pound Grouper!

Inshore anglers had a great day on the Sound as well. Their boxes were full of Bluefish and Gray Trout!They also had limits and releases of Puppy Drum!

Today's Citations:

Bite Me: Jacob Zervakis of Williamsburg, VA - 22lb Blackfin Tuna

Good Times: Rickey White of Chesapeake, VA - 6lb Triggerfish

Richard Wallwork of Woodbridge, NJ - 4lb Silver Snapper and 6lb Triggerfish

Kirk Derry of Forked River, NJ 6lb Triggerfish and 51lb Grouper

Hatteras Blue: Mitchell Silvers of Stafford, VA - 22lb Blackfin Tuna

Brian Harper of Fredericksburg, VA - 22lb Blackfin Tuna

Richard Elston of Stafford, VA - 22lb Blackfin Tuna

Anders Roa of Silver Springs, MD - 23lb Blackfin Tuna

Rick Crosby of Partlow, VA - 24lb Blackfin Tuna

Michael Griffin of Stafford, VA - 25lb Blackfin Tuna

Release: Matthew Young of Roseboro, NC - 24lb Blackfin Tuna

James Simpson of Fayetteville, NC - 21lb Blackfin Tuna

Sea Creature: Joe Sweet of Gerrardstown, WV - 22lb Blackfin Tuna

Matt Thomas of Gerrardstown, WV  - 22lb Blackfin Tuna

Tannen Smith of Hagerstown, MD - 25lb Blackfin Tuna

Paul Smith of Hagerstown, MD - 27lb Blackfin Tuna

April has been a good month for Blackfin Tuna fishing and today was no exception. The Blackfin bite was good again along with a few Yellowfin Tuna caught as well. One boat returned early with a full box of Blackfin Tuna. Some Wahoo and nice gaffer Dolphin were thrown into the fish box too. Happy anglers returned with lots of smiles after a good day fishing the Gulf Stream. Inshore anglers returned with good catches of Bluefish and Gray Trout. Don't miss out on the tuna action - call 800-676-4939 and sign up for a charter!

Citations:

Rick Gabriel of Colfax, NC: 21 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Michael Bridger of High Point, NC: 20 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Bill Heddendorf of Brigantine, NJ: 20 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Reliance.

Anglers that fished inshore this morning got into a big class of Bluefish and experienced an excellent catch (30-40 each).

Offshore, Blackfin Tuna are biting hard and anglers are returning with excellent catches. Dolphin fishing(gaffers) was good today as well. Bottom fish included Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Vermillion Snapper, and Amberjack.

Fishing is picking up, so don't get left behind. Call 800-676-4939 and book your charter now!

Citations:

Daniel Hall of Suffolk, VA: 5 lb. Black Sea Bass on Good Times.

Ricky White of Chesapeake, VA: 6 lb. Triggerfish on Good Times.

Ronnie Safrit of Rockwell, NC: 21 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Tommy Cook of Anderson, NC: 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Dallas Brown of Rockwell, NC: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Matthew Cook of Chesnee, SC: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Ryan Nowlin of Salisbury, NC: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Bookings for offshore fishing are really picking up. Blackfin Tuna fishing continues to be real good and it makes for a wonderful fresh meal upon return. A few Wahoo and Dolphin made it into the fish box as well today. Our offshore fleet is ready and willing to take your family or friends to the Gulf Stream for a full day of fishing fun!! Inshore anglers reported good catches of Bluefish in the Pamlico Sound.

Citations:

Greg Erickson of Conshohocken, PA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Thomas Lovelace of Apex, NC: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Matthew Friedley of Wake Forest, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Jennifer Friedley of Wake Forest, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

William Smith of Mebane, NC: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Boozie Dellinger of Cherryville, NC: 26 lb. and 22 lb. Blackfin tuna on Good Times.

Christopher Terry of Dallas, NC: 25 lb. and 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Benjamin Ross of Hickory, NC: 26 lb. and 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Sean Persch of Gap, PA: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Sea Creature.

Robert Henninger of Spring City, PA: 21 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Sea Creature.

A couple of inshore boats fished this morning and anglers enjoyed abundant sunshine and a nice catch of Bluefish. Some Red Drum were caught too. Even with strong SW winds several boats went offshore. They report good catches of Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin.

April has been a very windy month with more winter- like weather than we had all Winter. It is time for good fishing weather and lots of charters!! Don't miss out. Contact us at 800-676-4939 and we'll set you up!

Citations:

Eric Ames of Constantia, NY: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Quinn Ames of Constantia, NY: 21 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

A few boats out today, weather was sunny in the morning and then more breezy on the return trip. Excellent Dolphin and a few Wahoo were caught as well as good Blackfin Tuna. Inshore Bluefish were in good supply with anglers catching all they wanted. Red Drum were seen but proved elusive.

Blackfin Tuna Citations

Release: Hans Schmitt of Mechanicsville, MD 23lb. Jeffrey Winters of Pomfret, MD 23lb. Brian Winkler of Laplata, MD 22lb. William Werbowetzki of Aquasco, MD 21lb. Brian Noel of White Plains, MD 21lb.

Good Times: Daryl Martin of Akron, PA caught a 46lb Wahoo.

Majority of the boats were out today enjoying beautiful weather! We were certainly due and we hope it continues for a while. Offshore boats were catching fair to good Blackfin Tuna a few Dolphin and Wahoo. Some marlin and spearfish were seen today as well. Inshore fishing for Red Drum was fantastic with the big Red Drum releases coming back to back. Bluefish were also on the hook for dinner.

Citations

Sound Bound: Jeffrey Aiken of Hatteras, NC released 4 Red Drum. Robert Walde of Kill Devil Hills, NC released 3 Red Drum. 

Tight Line: David Jurosky of Dickson City, PA released 3 Red Drum. Lynwood Turlington of Moscow, PA released 3 Red Drum. 

Reliance: Thomas Forstner of Wallkill, NY caught a 28lb Blackfin Tuna.

Release: Al Hollins of Bumpass, VA caught a 21lb Blackfin Tuna. Katelyn Maleta of Goochland, VA caught a 22lb Blackfin Tuna.

Sundown: Timothy Adkins of East Lynn, WV caught a 22lb Blackfin Tuna, Barbara Adkins of East Lynn, WV 21lb Blackfin Tuna

Carolina Girl: 12 year old Dylan French of Hampstead, NC caught a 22lb Blackfin Tuna on his birthday, what a way to celebrate 

Good Times: Brandon Collier of New Eygpt, NJ caught a 22lb Blackfin, Weldon Collier of New Eygpt, NJ caught a 20lb Blackfin

Michael LaCara of Akron, PA caught a 26lb Blackfin, Daryl Martin of Akron, PA caught a 30lb Blackfin,

A North East blow had all boats docked today. Calling for a nice East wind around 5kts tomorrow! Lots of charters booked, check back to see their catches! 

Call for availability for Inshore Afternoon charters tomorrow! 800-676-4939

Here's a few pics of past action!

Offshore anglers enjoyed a pretty day fishing in the Gulf Stream despite a stormy beginning to the day. Another day of excellent Blackfin Tuna fishing was experienced by many anglers. A few Yellowfin Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo were caught today as well. A few boats fished inshore and caught Bluefish. It looks like fishing is picking up - so don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity to spend a day of adventure with friends and/or family! Call 800-676-4939 and book your trip now.

Citations:

Paul Matejov of Long Island City, NY: 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Charlie Honor of Baltimore, MD: 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Anthony Durkin of Germantown, MD: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Tom Fitzpatrick of Carmel, NY: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Wallace Durkin of Springfield, VA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Anthony Lappas of Silver Spring, MD: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Kenneth Wood of Wilmington, NC: 43 lb. Wahoo on Big Eye.

Brian Anchor of Mt. Airy, MD: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Robert Stella of Westminster, MD: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Mark Anchor of Rockville, MD: 28 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Kristy Ferrari of Severn, MD: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Robert Ferrari of Severn, MD: 20 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Robert Ferrari, Jr. of Severn, MD: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Lou Perry of Clinton, MD: 20 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator.

Elijah Griffin of Greensboro, NC: 26 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl.

Corey Griffin of Greensboro, NC: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl.

Ricky Sawyer of Moyock, NC: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl.

Thomas Sawyer of Garner, NC: 26 lb. and 27 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl.

Tore Carter of Chesapeake, VA: 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl.

Our fleet experienced an excellent day of fishing offshore. The catch consisted of good gaffer Dolphin, a few Wahoo, and good Yellowfin Tuna. The Blackfin Tuna catch was excellent again today. Some Marlins are being spotted as well. Inshore fishing was slow today.

Citations: 

Julie Washington of Baileys Cross Roads: 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Ryan Washington of Clifton, VA: 25 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Christopher Washington of Clifton, VA: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Erin Washington of Clifton, VA: 28 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Jacqueline Washington of Clifton, VA: 24 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times.

Joe Fisher of Arnold, MD: 24 lb. and 23 lb. blackfin Tuna on Release.

David Segal of Fullston, MD: 24 lb. and 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Jeremy Fisher Of Linthicum, MD: 25 lb. and 23 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release.

Shelley Kilby of Virginia Beach, VA: 22 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Sea Creature.