Newport Ri 2013 Squid Season

[JANZ]

I'm guessing that no one ran to Salem for the squid reported there?

Now I hear some squid have moved into the pond in Pt Judith.

I haven't given up yet, need to test all the new jigs I got.  Maybe

going to take a ride down this week and see if I can get sum.

[pot0mon]

I'm in Jamestown right now waiting for sunrise for fluke. I'm surprised people are still trying for squid here. I don't see anyone catching though.

[JANZ]

Tried around the docks while still dark Sun morning at Pt Judith.  Snapper blues were all

over my jig but not a single squid was spotted or caught.

Trying for Tues night at east end of canal as the tide and darkness should align.

On another note fluke and sea bass remain constant off the beaches of Pt Judith.

[JANZ]

Fished the east end of the Cape Cod Canal last night from 11:30pm till 2am this morning.

Hight tide was at 1:25am and there was a good NE wind blowing lots of eel grass into

the canal.  Yes it was raining the whole time.  Right at high tide I had 5 squid swim right

under my light and within 3" of my jig but never even looked at it.  Those 5 squid were

the only ones I saw, no one else fishing there but lots of vehicles coming and looking then

leaving.  At least I got out and tried again.  Still not going to give up yet.

[Lag1980]

Fished the east end of the Cape Cod Canal last night from 11:30pm till 2am this morning.

Hight tide was at 1:25am and there was a good NE wind blowing lots of eel grass into

the canal.  Yes it was raining the whole time.  Right at high tide I had 5 squid swim right

under my light and within 3" of my jig but never even looked at it.  Those 5 squid were

the only ones I saw, no one else fishing there but lots of vehicles coming and looking then

leaving.  At least I got out and tried again.  Still not going to give up yet.

Thanks for the reports JANZ.

[greg ct]

I was out tuna fishing until it was too dark to see last night.  Had my underwater lights on and as we were stopped pulling in the gear there were hundreds of squid in the lights.  Made me cry.  Everyone was too tired to even scoop net them.  Had a 3.5 hour cruise in.

 

We were about 50 miles south of point judith at that point, just north of the shipping lanes. 

[JANZ]

I think my next try is going to be a little north of Boston as I keep hearing

reports of decent squidding there.  The reports never say if its strictly a

night thing and does not mention which tides are good, usually high tide

during darkness.  I have seen squid caught during the day but thats the

exception to the rule usually.  Any one been going there, Salem, Beverly,

marblehead and Glouchester are the areas the reports are coming from.

Greg ct yes there has been lots of squid offshore reported but the inshore

onshore squid has been just about non existant.

[JANZ]

Reversed the curse
. 

North shore of Mass has squid.  Fished for 2 1/2 hrs last night in Salem and

came up with 10 squid for my efforts.  A lot of couples squidding had around

30 for 2 hrs of fishing.  Took me a while to figure it out but in the end came

home with 10 a mix of small medium and one large.  90 % of the squid caught

were tight to the bottom.  I had my doubts about the area but I have never met

a freindlier bunch of folks fishing on a public pier.  Bob was a great help pointing

out that I was a little to high off the bottom, lowered it 6" to my 1/2 oz sinker and

started catching.  Turns out he is one of those ocean kayak fisherman.  There

was a slight language barrier but the universal love to go fishing made for a very

happy camp out there.  One other note was the regulars there said they have

been catching even during the day.  I will be going back.

[Squiderbruce]

Cape has squid but I'm not that much desperate to make trip to cape.

I believe fall run happen pretty soon and I already gear up(most winter clothes) ready to go.

Can't wait to get cold weather.

[JANZ]

Anything at the east end of canal?

[Squiderbruce]

Anything at the east end of canal?

I don't know where I've been but my buddy drag me down to province town and he have to pay 20bucks for parking, no generator.

Luckily I have extreamly bright LED head light with extra rechageable battery.

I was able to caught 7 dozens of them but over 2 hours drive, 20bucks for parking.

I feel like its not logical to me. So I will sticking in RI since I can go GI or JT within 30min of my spare time.

Well since other guys are can't trust my report. I'll just shut my mouth enjoy nice and quiet squidding, I really don't want to draw too much attention and clowns on my favorite spot and some of them trashed that spot.

[JANZ]

I hear ya.  The canal is the same 2 hr drive for me as is Salem and Beverly and RI.

Going tomorrow night as tide and all should be right.  I have a 2 ft green led

battery power light also.  Would love to go to GI or JT as I have never been there

as I like to try new (to me) areas.  As for trusting your report that person just wanted

to upset you enough so you wouldn't post, they figure it would keep the numbers

down in those spots.  I always enjoyed your posts AND reports.  I started a new thread

on squidding new england states where I've been reporting on my travels.

[Squiderbruce]

I hear ya.  The canal is the same 2 hr drive for me as is Salem and Beverly and RI.

Going tomorrow night as tide and all should be right.  I have a 2 ft green led

battery power light also.  Would love to go to GI or JT as I have never been there

as I like to try new (to me) areas.  As for trusting your report that person just wanted

to upset you enough so you wouldn't post, they figure it would keep the numbers

down in those spots.  I always enjoyed your posts AND reports.  I started a new thread

on squidding new england states where I've been reporting on my travels.

That sounds great! enjoy while you can!!!

[dotconnect]

This is from Friday night to Saturday morning.

[JANZ]

That wasn't from where I was fishing.

[defiant]

This is from Friday night to Saturday morning.

Nice load !!!

[Lag1980]

This is from Friday night to Saturday morning.

DOT, where were you when you got these?

[dotconnect]

Provincetown

[Lag1980]

Provincetown

Thanks!

[SquidFox]

I heard from my trusted sources

That they been killing it down in Provincetown three guys net over 200 lbs in one night .


My boat have some issue not seaworthy yet

Hope the squid still there when my boat is ready .


Peace