# 2025 Season Recap & 2026 Fishing Report - Adventure and Catch Charters The 2025 season closed with some of the most exceptional fishing the Gulf of Maine has offered in years. From Labor Day weekend through October, Adventure and Catch crews experienced non-stop action on giant Pollock—trip after trip of trophy fish made this fall truly legendary. While the season brought its share of challenges, including a slower-than-usual Tuna season, the incredible highs far outweighed any setbacks. And the season starts with Spring Haddock Success (April - Mid-June) The season began strong in April with outstanding Haddock action through mid-June. We limited or near-limited on most every trip, sending anglers home with coolers full of premium table fare. Even when dogfish moved in mid-June and conditions became more challenging, our crews consistently found fish and ensured everyone left with quality catches. However, the transition that follows early Haddock and leads to the Giant Bluefin Tuna was a challenge. (June – Mid August) The 2025 Bluefin Tuna season presented unique challenges. Heavy commercial pressure on baitfish populations—particularly herring and bunker—disrupted traditional feeding patterns. Industrial netting and dragging operations swept up bait schools early and in deeper water, delaying the Tuna arrival until mid-to-late August. This would prove to provide some great fights and hookups. But, in the end, the need to move off the traditional closer grounds during mid-summer to more offshore locations was needed. Closer grounds like Old Scantum proved tougher due to commercial activity, Adventure and Catch's willingness to explore and run farther offshore paid dividends. We located productive grounds and delivered exceptional catches for our anglers willing to make the journey and lead to the incredible Fall season. **Fall Pollock Bonanza** The season's grand finale came with what may have been the best Pollock fishing in Gulf of Maine memory. From September through October, we hit giant Pollock consistently, creating the kind of bent-rod action that anglers dream about. ****Looking forward to 2026*** At the time of writing this report, I am proud to say that I am a member of the Gulf of Maine Recreational Advisory Council and it is my hope that not only will my knowledge help my Charters experience better catches, but it will also help impact the health of our fishery. Looking at modeling data, the early indicators show an outstanding season ahead for Haddock with potential limits of 15 fish per angler. Further, there are preliminary discussions for possible spring Cod retention in addition to the more traditional fall Cod retention from September – October. These two trends are highly encouraging and good signs for the season in general. As for the old girl – Adventure and Catch, well we have some enhancements being made this off season. A New custom bait station for efficient rigging is being added along with additional helm and throttle station at the stern for better boat control while fishing. In addition, another sonar/GPS station and transducer is being added for enhanced fish detection. But, the boat needs some love too and a new heat exchanger for improved engine performance along with a custom-designed propeller for better speed and fuel economy are being added. However, the catch matters and you need to be able to trust that hook and line. Therefore, every deep-sea reel has been professionally rebuilt and spooled with the finest line available. We've removed all old braided line and installed **brand new Gen3 16x Diamond 150-200# braid**—the most proven, tournament-grade line on the market. After several heartbreaking break-offs on trophy fish (including Halibut) in 2025, we're stacking every advantage in your favor. When you hook into the fish of a lifetime aboard Adventure and Catch, you'll have the best equipment giving you the best shot at boating it. So with all that said, the 2026 season runs April through late October/early November. Visit Adventure and Catch to secure your dates. **Target Grounds & Trip Options include the following: - **Half-Day Trips**: Old Scantum and sections of Jeffreys Ledge - **Full-Day & Marathon Trips**: Jeffreys Ledge, Platts Bank, Three Dory Ridge, and Cashes Ledge - **Custom Adventures**: Including overnight trips (up to 4 anglers)—just like the incredibly successful late-October overnight we ran in 2025 For the latest fishing reports and custom trip configurations, contact Captain Andy directly. Keep your lines tight, stay safe, and we'll see you on the water soon. Captain Andy Adventure and Catch Charters