March/April codfish destinations?

[arat]

Thanks guys. As for jersey cod been there done that. I know you can get them here in decent numbers had a day this August where I had 17 keepers alone biggest fish went 26lbs but that was one out of maybe 50 combined shorts and keepers.

I am looking for a area that holds true giants fish in the 40lb+ class. Not sure how many of those are still around but I'd like to try anyway. Or big pollock. I'll take either as I have yet to hook one over about 10lbs

[crabcake]

Originally Posted by arat

Thanks guys. As for jersey cod been there done that. I know you can get them here in decent numbers had a day this August where I had 17 keepers alone biggest fish went 26lbs but that was one out of maybe 50 combined shorts and keepers.

I am looking for a area that holds true giants fish in the 40lb+ class. Not sure how many of those are still around but I'd like to try anyway. Or big pollock. I'll take either as I have yet to hook one over about 10lbs

Ironically, your best legal bet for both is still the offshore wrecks that are found off the coast of NJ and Long Island. If you're looking for a change of scenery, try Moriches, Montauk, or Shinnecock. Many of the areas that historically held larger cod & pollack in New England are now closed. The one exception is some of the wrecks off of Nantucket which are targeted on special trips based out of Montauk or Hyannis. Trips to these areas are still scheduled from both ports, but they aren't very frequent. For any type of consistency with really large cod, Norway is the last frontier.

[shrimpman steve]

Miss montauk is doing well. New boat (to them) and they are getting them. They are also a sponsor and a great family operation!!!

[BOOMER43]

Last Lady 2 out of Neptune. Capt Ralph will put you on the fish.

[hh52]

Bunny Clark Maine check them out for spring.

[tautog]

40lb cod? Either fish every fishable day in those two months off NJ or LI or get a time machine. It is very rare to see a large cod anymore. Not many around and all the spawning aggregations are closed to fishing.

[arat]

Thanks for the info everyone