Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod, Haddock and Shark Fishing Report Gloucester, MA !

Fishing Season Review Karen Lynn Charters Gloucester, MA

As spring weather is right around the corner, I wanted to reflect on the exciting  season Karen Lynn Charters enjoyed! Fishing for Bluefin tuna, Striped Bass, Cod, Haddock and Sharks.

Cod and Haddock Fishing Charters

Charter fishing for cod and haddock started off great in May with lots of action to be had. This will always help get rid of the cabin fever after a long winter! These trips can be fun as multiple people are fishing at once. The excitement of every time you drop your bait to the bottom you never know what you might reel up. With the big bonus being that haddock is one of the tastiest fish New England has to offer!

After a nice day on the water you can walk your fish up to the outdoor bar at the Cape Ann Marina and have them cook it right up for your group. While you enjoy a drink over looking the beautiful Annisquam river! Cod and haddock fishing can be a bit better early spring. But will continue to be good throughout the summer months.

Striped Bass Fishing Charters

Our excellent striped bass fishing we have here off of the Gloucester, MA coastline has made for some exciting trips. Starting off in June the striped bass will show up right behind the mackerel just as they always do. There was a good mix of different size striped bass, with some big one’s coming in at over 30 plus pounds. Striped bass has always been one of New England’s favorite fish to catch. As they always put up a good fight and make for some great table fare as well. Karen Lynn fishing charters for Striped bass fishing. Will start in June and will continue to be good throughout the summer months.

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters

Our world class Bluefin tuna fishing we have here off our Gloucester, Massachusetts has provided some memorable action throughout the season. As usual large amounts of bait as well as humpback, minke and fin back whales showed up off of Gloucester, MA. The Bluefin tuna is here for the same reason, to fatten up on the vast amounts of bait that gather in the area. As offshore structure such as Stellwagen Bank and Jefferey’s ledge create great areas for ocean life to collect.

Bluefin tuna charters saw a good mix of different size class tuna that showed up off of Gloucester, MA. With our biggest being 112 inches and our smallest being 45 inches. On most days you never know if you will hook into a 800 pounder or a 100 pounder. Just have to be patient and hope the right bunch of tuna swim under the boat. Sometimes it can be a bit of a waiting game. But if it all comes together it will be a experience you wont soon forget!

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We often mix in some fishing for cod and haddock, as well as fishing for tuna which we call our combo trip. Which can create some action for the group, if the tuna fishing is looking a bit slow on a given day.

We strive at Karen Lynn Charters to create a fun and relaxed day on the water. As well as always putting in the upmost effort to make it a successful day! Feel free to call or email anytime with any questions at all you may have in regards to booking your trip with Karen Lynn Charters. Thanks!

Capt Collin MacKenzie

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As a new season approaches, I just wanted to look back on what a great season Karen Lynn Charters had fishing out of Gloucester, MA.

Cod and Haddock Fishing Charters Gloucester, MA

Right off the bat starting in May we enjoyed great cod and haddock fishing with lots of action being had on most days. The haddock fishing was some of the best we have seen and fishing in relatively shallow water too which is always nice! A good handful of sharks showed up as well and they are always looking for a free meal as you reel your catch up off of the bottom, always makes things interesting. Many groups were taking there fresh catch right off of the boat and bringing it up to the outdoor bar at the Cape Ann Marina and they will cook it up however you like!

Striped Bass Fishing charters Gloucester, MA

The Striped Bass fishing was productive with some big Stripers being landed. They always put up a great fight and give the angler a great battle. The Striped Bass started showing up in mid May and it continued to get better from there as the baitfish make there way up to the Gloucester, MA coast. Striped Bass continue to be New England’s favorite and are always a great fish to target and can make for a fun day on the water, as they are great table fare as well!

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters Gloucester, MA

We had some great days out Bluefin Tuna Fishing, due to the fact the ocean life off of Gloucester was excellent! Lots of baitfish around, which the tuna show up here for to feed on and to thrive on. Always a great feeling showing up to an area where you see numerous whales and lots of bird activity. Because you always know the tuna are not far behind. A few different size class fish showed up as we caught tuna ranging from 100lbs up to 800lbs. You never know on a given day what size tuna fish is going to bite the line. It is an amazing fishery we have here off of Gloucester, MA. Being part of catching one of these Bluefin tuna is something you will soon not forget. They truly are the gladiators of the ocean!

Enjoy a few nice pictures from our fishing season! Never hesitate to call or email with any questions at all you may have booking your trip with us. Thank you

Capt Collin MacKenzie
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Fishing Charters Gloucester, Massachusetts Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod and Haddock

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Excellent 2015 charter fishing season aboard Karen Lynn Charters out of Gloucester, Massachusetts! Great all around Tuna, Striped Bass, Haddock and Shark fishing enjoyed by many new and returning clients.

Cod and Haddock Fishing Charters

We started out bottom fishing for Cod and Haddock on May 1, which always creates a fun atmosphere. The fishing was pretty consistent all through the summer. Most trips we are usually anchored up and dropping down rigs baited with clams. You never know what you be reeling up from the deep which keeps things interesting. Almost always we would run into a few Pollock and Cusk to go along with the Cod and Haddock. We also had many trips with Shark encounters. As your reeling up your fish from the bottom they tend to grab it right off the hook or you getting back just the head. Always creates excitement as we keep our shark rod ready to go. We will set someone up in the stand up fighting gear and toss out a bait. More often than not the shark is still hanging around and will take the bait. Makes for a great battle and a unique experience bringing a large Shark up next to the boat!

Striped Bass Fishing Charters

The Striped Bass showed up pretty good starting in late May early June off of the Gloucester shoreline. They tend to produce fun and exciting action on lighter tackle as they always put up a good fight. They can be very aggressive chasing the live bait and coming right out of the water after it. I always enjoy watching clients battle there first Striped Bass as they are usually hooked on fishing shortly after! Striped Bass fishing charters can be a great way to spend the day out on the water.

Tuna Fishing Charters

The World Class Bluefin Tuna fishery we have off of Gloucester, MA proved to be a fairly productive season. On most days we had a good shot at hooking into a tuna, some slower days here and there of course but overall it was good. Lots of bait in most of the areas we fish which is always a good sign and will keep the tuna hanging around and aggressive to feed. A few different size class tuna were in the mix as we caught fish from a 100lbs up to 900lbs. On one trip we hooked into two 600lb class fish at the same time we got lucky and landed them both which was quite the memory for the lucky charter on board! Fishing charters for Bluefin Tuna out of Gloucester, Massachusetts can be a unique experience in itself hooking and landing one will truly create the memory of a lifetime!
Please feel free to call or email anytime with any questions at all in regards to booking your trip with Karen Lynn Charters. Thank You

Capt.Collin Mackenzie

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Bluefin Tuna Fishing, Striped Bass, Cod and Haddock Fishing Season Review !

Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod, Haddock, Shark Fishing Gloucester, MA

We enjoyed some great fishing on the Karen Lynn during the season. Starting off in May with excellent ground fishing for Cod and Haddock, many days with great action and bent rods allowing clients to take home some of the tastiest fish the ocean has to offer. On most Cod and Haddock trips we usually had a run in with a shark. Mostly blue sharks but an occasional Porbeagle or Mako shark would show up which can be an excellent fight as well as good table fare, always exciting seeing a big shark swim up behind the boat.

Striped Bass Fishing Gloucester, MA

A great mix of Striped Bass started showing up in late May right behind the mackerel. Creating some fun and exciting action on most trips with great Striped Bass fishing continuing through June and July. With some Monster Striped Bass being landed, some times it takes patience waiting on that big one to come along but it is certainly worth it. Some big Stripers around this season as we landed a few coming close to the 50 pound mark. The coast of Gloucester offers some great Striped Bass Fishing with the chance of catching a true trophy Striped Bass!

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Gloucester, MA

The Blue fin Tuna offered up some great action with the season running into November. We usually had a good shot at them on most days, some true Giants showed up with our biggest being around 900 pounds. Lots of bait and whales around which is always a good thing. High hopes for new season as new groups and different size class tuna should be showing up. Gloucester offers up some of the best Blue Fin Tuna Fishing in the world, truly a memory of a lifetime seeing one of these fish pulled on deck!

 

Thanks to all who joined us aboard the Karen Lynn we always appreciate returning clients as well as all the new clients who joined us and we hope to see you again. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones creating some great memories on the water! Please feel free to call or email with any questions at all regarding your trip on the Karen Lynngiant bluefin tuna Gloucester, MA Karen Lynn ChartersKaren Lynn Charters, Gloucester, MA, Blue Fin Tuna, Fishing
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After a very long winter we are back in the water as of April 12, gearing up for some Cod and Haddock fishing charters with Tuna and Striped Bass charters soon to follow! High hopes for a great 2014 season! Feel free to call or email anytime in regards to booking your 2014 trip on the Karen Lynn. Fishing out of the Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Thank You!Karen Lynn Charters, Gloucester, tuna, striped bass, fishing , MassachusettsKaren Lynn Charters, tuna, striped bass, cod, haddock, fishing, Gloucester, Massachusetts Karen Lynn Charters, Tuna, Striped Bass, Fishing, Gloucester, Massachusetts

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We enjoyed some great fishing on the Karen Lynn during the 2013 season. Starting off in April with excellent ground fishing for Cod and Haddock, many days with great action and bent rods allowing clients to take home plenty of fresh fish, some of the best New England has to offer. Some days you had to bounce around a bit but we always seemed to find some good action, on most Cod and Haddock trips we usually had a run in with a shark or two as there seemed to be a lot of them around. Mostly blue sharks but an occasional Porbeagle or Mako shark would show up which can be an excellent fight as well as good table fare, always exciting seeing a big shark swim up behind the boat.

Striped Bass Fishing Gloucester, MA

A great mix of Striped Bass started showing up in late May right behind the mackerel. Creating some fun and exciting action on most trips with great Striped Bass fishing continuing through June and July. With some Monster Striped Bass being landed, some times it takes patience waiting on that big one to come along but it is certainly worth it. The coast of Gloucester offers some great Striped Bass Fishing with the chance of catching a true trophy Striped Bass!

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Gloucester, MA

The Blue fin Tuna showed up off of Gloucester in June which gave us a chance at catching a few early season Tuna. As the Season went on the tuna started to settle into certain areas but not for long as the bait fish were always on the move. So staying on top of that and making good decisions on any given day would give us our shot at hooking up. With more and more baitfish showing up every year it’s always exciting to see what size and class of fish show up! Looking forward to the new season as new groups and different size class tuna should be showing up off of Gloucester.

Karen Lynn Charters Gloucester, MA

Thanks to all who joined us aboard the Karen Lynn we always appreciate returning clients as well as all the new clients who joined us and we hope to see you again. High hopes for a great new season, always look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones creating some great memories on the water!

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Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod Fishing Karen Lynn Charters 2012 Season Review!

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The Karen Lynn enjoyed a great 2012 season! Beautiful North Shore weather was upon us most days creating great times spent on the water. Exceptional amounts of life wherever you went. Large numbers of baitfish, the most I have seen in quite some time. This set the stage for some great fishing action!

Cod and Haddock Gloucester, MA

Ground fishing began mid April with many charters enjoying non stop action reeling up nice New England Cod and Haddock. Most of cod and haddock fishing was done in less than a 150 feet of water which is always nice! These trips always make for great fun as multiple people are fishing at once and usually in competition with one another. Not to mention cod and haddock are some of the best eating fish the ocean has to offer!

Striped Bass Gloucester, MA

Striped Bass fishing off of Gloucester, MA was very productive as well, producing many trophy sized Striped Bass. Striped Bass season starts in June. As the bait starts to show up the Stripers aren’t far behind them. There is nothing like seeing a monster bass come up and crash on your bait! It is always a fun time out there going after our most prized game fish the Striped Bass.

Bluefin Tuna Gloucester, MA

The Blue fin Tuna season starts in June as well, what a exciting season it was! Tons of life bait, birds, whales, and of course tuna. A great show of tuna this year with many different size classes of fish showing up right outside of Gloucester, MA. We were very excited to see a good amount of the smaller class fish move in. The school Blue fin Tuna always creates a great opportunity for a exciting day on the water.

Blue Fin Tuna are a very tough fighting and beautiful fish to say the least! The Karen Lynn landed tuna this year ranging from the smallest being 39 inches and the largest taping out at 116 inches. It’s always a exciting trip filled with the anticipation of catching the toughest fighting fish in the ocean. Going home with some of the finest sushi in the world is just a bonus! Reeling in one of these beautiful creatures in is truly a memory that one will not soon forget.

We are looking forward to next season with high hopes of more excellent fishing. Thank you to all our returning and new clients who joined us this year aboard the Karen Lynn Gloucester, MA fishing charters.

Capt Collin MacKenzie

Some great photos attached from our 2012 Fishing Season !

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Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing charters off of Gloucester, Massachusetts has provided some memorable action throughout the season. As usual large amounts of bait as well as humpback, minke and fin back whales showed up off of Gloucester, MA. The Bluefin tuna is here for the same reason, to fatten up on the vast amounts of bait that gather in the area. As offshore structure such as Stellwagen Bank and Jefferey’s ledge create great areas for ocean life to collect. There is nothing like hooking up to a Giant Bluefin Tuna they truly are the toughest fish in the sea! Many Bluefin Tuna charter groups enjoyed the thrill of landing a Bluefin Tuna. We of course are not always successful but be assured we give it our upmost effort every time we leave the dock!

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Karen Lynn Charters Featured In May 2011 Issue Of Saltwater Sportsman Magazine !

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Check it out, as myself Captain Collin MacKenzie and the Karen Lynn fishing out of Gloucester, MA, were featured in the May 2011 Pro issue of Saltwater Sportsman Magazine on “How to target Boston Bluefin” !

I have always wanted to be featured in Saltwater Sportsman Magazine ever since I was a kid! Hard work and a strong passion and love for fishing made things come together. Very lucky to be tuna fishing out of Gloucester, MA as its one of the best places to do so!

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Stellwagen bank continues to produce world class fishing!

Our last couple of trips produced multiple catches on both Saturday and Tuesday.
On both trips we were seeing plenty of life, with fish busting here and there as soon as we left Gloucester Harbor.

We are enjoying some great November weather, with plenty of fish left still actively feeding on the bank.

Boy are these fish fat!. It’s truly amazing to witness the amount of girth the blue fin tuna puts on over the course of the summer.
These mid November tuna develop into the nicest quality fish you will see. It doesn’t get much better! They have amazing oil content and great fat throughout.
The fish that we boated on one trip was 71″. Next trip we boated the cookie cutter fish of this year at 67″.

They sure do fight tough in that cold water! We are hoping for some more nice weather to get a couple more shots in.

Good luck to all!
Thanks,
Captain Collin