Reports

See below for weekly fishing reports.  Be sure to check our Facebook page for daily reports and updates! 

May 3, 2026

Heather from the Black Hawk finally gets to report some fishing news! Our season opener on the scup grounds on Friday was a success! Despite the extremely cold winter and early spring we had, we were pleased to see them waiting for us! Although it wasn't a ferocious bite, as soon as we came tight on the anchor they started coming over the rail, and continued for the entire trip. Some anglers were able to produce limits, others were not far behind, and some just got what they wanted for dinner and enjoyed being back on the water. Saturday and Sunday were a bit different, with the wind and tide not cooperating and making conditions difficult. It was a very finicky bite, we tried many spots but just couldn't get the bite going like we wanted to. We put in some overtime, but sometimes we just have tough days, that's just fishing. We'll always be honest and tell you when it's good, and tell you when it's not so good. We're looking forward to some warmer weather and better fishing! Saturday evening we had a great seal watch with a group of local photographers. We saw loads of seals and a few lighthouses, and everyone got some amazing pictures. As usual, we will have our usual Saturday evening sunset seal watches in the summer, but if you'd like to book a private sunset cruise for your group, we'd love to have you! Our famous "Calamari Safari" trips will start this ...

April 26, 2026

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it's finally time! Our first trip of the season is Friday, May 1, and we can't wait! As usual, we will open our trips for booking on Monday nights at 8pm, with each Monday opening a new week of tickets. Head to our website and get your tickets online today! The squid trips should start soon too- once we know when the squid have arrived, we'll get those tickets online. We're still booking private charters, so send us an email so you can get your date soon! Our summer dates are filling fast, so be sure to get yours on the calendar before we're booked! We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon! ...

April 19, 2026

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we can't wait to get out there and go fishing! Our first trip of the season will be May 1, and we can't wait! Judging by your calls and emails, we know you are just as excited as we are! As usual, we will open our trips for booking on Monday nights at 8pm, with each Monday opening a new week of tickets. Head to our website and get your tickets online today! Squid trips will be posted as soon as possible- once we know when the squid have arrived, we'll get those tickets online. We're still booking private charters, so send us an email so you can get your date soon! If you didn't see last week, we're proud to announce that we've been selected as a finalist for the "Best of the Best" contest again. We know it's because of our fantastic customers, so thanks for your support and for being a part of the Black Hawk family! We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon! ...

April 12, 2026

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we're ready to go!  Our first trip of the season will be May 1, and we can't wait to get out there!  We know you are just as excited as we are to get out there!  As usual, we will open our trips for booking on Monday nights at 8pm- Monday 4/13 opened up the first weekend of trips, so grab your tickets now! We're still booking private charters, so send us an email so you can get your date soon! We're proud to announce that we've been selected as a finalist for the "Best of the Best" contest again. We know it's because of our fantastic customers, so thanks for your support and for being a part of the Black Hawk family! We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon! ...

April 5, 2026

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it's almost time to go fishing! The boat is back in Niantic, and we're getting ready to head out on May 1. We'll be posting trips on our website on April 13 so you can get your tickets for our first trips! We're still booking private charters, so send us an email so you can get your date soon! We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon! ...

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