Category: REPORTS

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it was a busy week on the Black Hawk, with some ups and downs during the week. Our porgy trips were on the slower side – while there were some piles of fish here and there, it took some work to fill the coolers this week. As of this report, on Sunday afternoon, the porgy fishing was much better than in previous days. Hopefully this continues as the week progresses. Our fluke trip was similar- we started off with some nice keepers, and then there was some tough fishing after that. We switched over and did some bass fishing, and had a full boat limit of slot fish.

The bass fishing was fantastic, and we had a full boat limit of slot fish on our After Work trips and private charters this week.

We’re done with the squid trips for the season. We’re already looking forward to these for next year!

We’re still booking charters, be sure to book your date soon- several dates are sold out, so be sure to get your date on the calendar soon!

New Tickets for each week will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it was a busy week on the Black Hawk! Our private charter on Wednesday was wonderful, with loads of porgies, a limit of slot sized striped bass, and some bluefish in the mix as well! A great day on the water with a great group!

The first fluke trip of 2024 started off very positive with a 6lb fish in the net and a mix of many other shorts coming over the rail as well and then Mother Nature crashed the party! The rain and thunderstorms took over and shut the fishing down. When it had finally cleared and brightened up we started to pick at mostly shorts with a keeper here and there. This was not the start to the fluke season we were looking for, but it’s only going to get better as the season progresses.

The Memorial Day holiday weekend scup trips on Friday, Saturday and Sunday were more of the same- a slow pick most days, and the fish just did not want to cooperate. Despite the beautiful weather the bite never materialized into what we have been seeing lately. Those who worked at it and stayed at the rail did decent, and we did take home some quality fish. Looking forward to an improvement in the coming week.

Our squid trips were a little picky as well-the action was off and on all night. Those that fished hard were able to put some nice squid on the boat!

We’re adding some extra bass trips this week- Friday and Saturday evenings, and watch the calendar for more. We’re still booking charters, be sure to book your date soon- our popular dates are filling up, so be sure to get your date on the calendar.

New Tickets for each week will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we had some great fishing on our bass trips this week. Both of our open trips did fantastic, with an easy boat limit both days, and more released unharmed. Our private charter on Tuesday did a bit of a combo for both porgies and striped bass, and were not disappointed! Friday’s porgy trip was lights out action, on one of the best days of the year so far! Our squid trip on Friday night started off as a slow pick in the daylight but as it got dark and the tide let go we had some flurries of single, double, and triple headers coming over the rails for a short window of solid catching before turning back into a pick. Saturday’s porgy trip had to contend with lousy weather, and the fishing was more of a pick than the steady fishing we had on Friday.

We will be adding more bass trips and squid trips soon- watch the calendar, as these trips are often posted with less notice due to the weather and our charter schedule. Speaking of charters, be sure to book your date soon- our popular dates are filling up, so be sure to get your date on the calendar.

New Tickets for each week will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we had a good weekend of fishing!

Both Friday and Saturday porgy trips started off a little slow, but picked up as the day went on. Saturday ended with some great fishing, with some limits around the boat, and others close to it. Special thanks to Jessica for joining us for her birthday! We were glad to spend the day with you!

Our Friday night squid trip was also good- these trips are always fun, and the squid did not disappoint! Steady action through the night made for some happy anglers! We’ll be adding more trips soon!

We have added a bass trip for Monday morning, and will be adding more of these as well- watch the calendar, as these trips are often posted with less notice due to the weather and our charter schedule. Speaking of charters, be sure to book your date soon- our popular dates are filling up, so be sure to get your date on the calendar.

New Tickets for each week will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office finally has a report that involves some fish, instead of just saying we’re ready! We started our season on Friday, and the fishing wasn’t quite what we had hoped. Friday night’s squid trip had a good showing of squid that should only get better in the coming weeks. Saturday’s porgy trip was an improvement over Friday, and as of this report, Sunday was the best of the weekend! Nice porgies coming over the rail all day long.

We’re adding new trips all the time, like our After Work Special this Tuesday and a squid trip later this week. Be sure to check the ticketing website and Facebook for updates.

We had a great seal watch on Saturday night as a fundraiser for the New London Maritime Society. We saw loads of seals, some lighthouses, and a sunset that came out from behind the clouds at a perfect time! Be sure to join us for our next fundraiser cruise!

New Tickets for each week will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We continue to book private charters, so be sure to email the office to get your date on the calendar.

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it’s finally time!! Our season will start on Friday, May 3. Squid trips will be posted soon….we know everyone is anxious to go. We’ll get out there soon! Stay tuned for tickets, those trips fill up quickly.

New Tickets for each week will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We continue to book private charters, so be sure to email the office to get your date on the calendar.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that it’s almost time!! \ We can’t wait to start fishing! Our season will start on Friday, May 3. Tickets will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We continue to book private charters, so be sure to email the office to get your date on the calendar.

We are humbled to once again be in the running for the best charter boat in the “Best of the Best” contest. We would be honored if you’d vote for us! Click here to vote: https://www.theday.com/best-of-2024/#/gallery/424571185

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we are just about ready to go! We can’t wait to start fishing! Our season will start on Friday, May 3. Tickets will be posted online on Monday night at 8pm, just like in past years. Be sure to check out our calendar so you see what’s coming up!

We continue to book private charters, so be sure to email the office to get your date on the calendar.

We are humbled to once again be in the running for the best charter boat in the “Best of the Best” contest. We would be honored if you’d vote for us! Click here to vote: https://www.theday.com/best-of-2024/#/gallery/424571185

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we are finally back in Niantic! It’s been a long three months, but we’re home!  A few last minute things to get ready for the season, and then we’ll get out there!  We can’t wait to see everyone!

Our schedule and trips will be posted soon, so stay tuned to the website.  As in past years, new trips will be posted on Monday evenings at 8pm, so you’ll soon be able to get your tickets for our trips in early May.  We can’t wait to get fishing!

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office hopes that everyone had a nice holiday weekend! The beautiful weather made us even more excited to get out there!

We continue to book charters, so email the office to get your date on the calendar. We have a few sunset cruise dates available for our non-profit organizations, but they are filling quickly, so email us soon.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we had a great weekend at the CT Fishing and Hunting show at Mohegan Sun! It was so great to talk to everyone, meet some new friends, and give away hundreds of trips for kids who could “fight like a fish”! We can’t wait to fish with you this summer!

The boat will be back in Niantic soon, and we can’t wait to get out there and start fishing! After talking with everyone this weekend, we know you all feel the same way!

We continue to book charters for 2024, so if you’ve got a specific date in mind, be sure to contact us to get your date on the calendar.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we can’t wait to go fishing!! Did you see our latest video? The boat is back in the water! We’ll be heading home soon, then it’ll almost be time for fishing! We’re getting ready for the CT Fishing and Hunting show at Mohegan Sun this weekend- we can’t wait to see everyone! Plan on stopping by!

We continue to book charters for 2024, so if you’ve got a specific date in mind, be sure to contact us to get your date on the calendar.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we can’t wait to go fishing!! We’re just about done at the shipyard in New York, and will hopefully be back in Niantic soon. We continue to do our Talkin’ Tackle videos each week, so be sure to tune in for those. We’re getting ready for the upcoming CT Fishing and Hunting show at Mohegan Sun- we can’t wait to see everyone! Plan on stopping by!

Speaking of seeing everyone- have you seen our latest contest on Facebook? We asked for old photos, and you did not disappoint! We are thrilled with the photos and stories we received! Be sure to check them out!

We continue to book charters for 2024, so if you’ve got a specific date in mind, be sure to contact us to get your date on the calendar.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we’re still busy, even though we’re not fishing! We’re working on finishing up at the shipyard in New York, and we can’t wait to have the boat back in Niantic. We’re continuing with our Talkin’ Tackle, so be sure to check it out. We continue to book charters for 2024, so if you’ve got a specific date in mind, be sure to contact us to get your date on the calendar. We are loving our current photo contest- send us your old photo and get ready to check out these amazing pictures when we share them next week!

Heather from the Black Hawk office reports that we’re busy, busy, busy even though we’re not fishing! The pulpit is looking good and we can’t wait to show everyone! Our Talkin’ Tackle last week about different equipment for different species was great- be sure to join us for our next one this week! The office is busy booking charters for 2024, so if you’ve got a specific date in mind, be sure to contact us to get your date on the calendar. We’re gearing up for the fishing show coming up in March, and planning some more contests starting soon! Lots going on, stay tuned!

Heather from the Black Hawk says our new pulpit looks great- have you seen our latest video showing it? If not, check it out! Our Talkin’ Tackle last week was great, stay tuned for a new on this week.

We can’t wait to go fishing ! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see our latest videos and info!

Heather from the Black Hawk asks if you’ve seen our Facebook videos seeing all we’re doing on the boat- if not, check it out! We’ll have another Talkin’ Tackle soon, so stay tuned for details. Congrats to Michael, John, and Ellington, the winners of our second annual coloring contest. It was a hard choice, we have some talented young people!

We’ll start our next contest soon, stay tuned! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see our latest videos and info!

Heather from the Black Hawk asks- have you seen the Facebook videos with our new pulpit? We ae getting so excited for the season! We had our first Talkin’ Tackle last week, and we’ll have another this week. Our coloring contest ends on Monday night, so get your votes in! We’ll have another contest soon, stay tuned! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see our latest videos and info!

We look forward to seeing you soon!!

Heather from the Black Hawk reports that even though we’re not fishing, we’re busy getting things ready for the season! We can’t wait for you to see our new pulpit on the boat this year! We’re also preparing for our first Talkin’ Tackle to come later this week, running our contests, and getting ready for the 2024 season! . Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see our latest videos and info!

Voting for our second annual coloring contest is open! Check out the photos on Facebook and vote for your favorite! We have some talented young artists around here!!

Heather from the Black Hawk reports that while the the boat is out of the water and in the shed at Derecktor’s shipyard, the guys were at least able to get out for some ice fishing this weekend. Did you see our latest video on Facebook?

Our second annual coloring contest is just about closed- get your photos to Heather by January 23. Voting will start soon after, so be sure to get your picture in soon! Kids ages 5-12 can draw a picture of their favorite fish, fishing trip, boat (hint, hint…) and have it entered. We’ll pick three winners who each get a free trip on the boat with their favorite adult! Send in your entry today!

We’ll also be starting our Talkin’ Tackle video series next week- be sure to let us know what you’d like to hear about! We’ll have some more contests coming up soon too, these ones for the adults, to get us through the winter months. Stay tuned!