• Haddock limits have not changed....BUT...Gulf of Maine codfishing will be opened for almost a full month in the (for-Hire) category.  Up from just 2 weeks last year.  Call Lee to reserve your charter/space asap.  One codfish per person 21" or greater.  We have had a lot of nice sized cod come in during the summer's catch/release program.


• GOM cod:
  
  
  
  • Possession Limit: 1 fish
  
  
  • Minimum Size: 21 inches (53.34 cm)
  
  
  • Open season (Private): September 15 - 30, April 1 - 14
  
  
  • Open Season (For-Hire) September 8 – October 7, April 1 - 14
  
  
  
  


• GOM haddock:
  
  
  
  • Possession Limit: 15 fish
  
  
  • Minimum Size: 17 inches (43.18 cm)
  
  
  • Open Season: May 1 – February 28, April 1 - 30
  
  
  
  

The Sydney Lee was launched on Thursday and as I look out at the snow while listening to the News, I wonder why?

While we are hoping that the state will allow us to take charters out, we understand all the requirements that we do not.

So, we will fish ourselves and bring some haddock home to share. Boats and their captains and crew don't like to sit still and we hope we can take YOU fishing soon. You can call me at 978-462-8859 to reserve a date and we will continue to move charter dates forward or refund deposits when necessary.

In the meantime, stay safe, listen to the experts and remain hopeful. All photos were taken by Josh Boisvert with a huge thank you for a job well done.

We will see you in the Spring.  Call Lee to reserve your spot.

October 20, 2019 - our last day of fishing aboard the

Sydney Lee - See you all in the Spring.

Jack and Jim cleaned fish all the way in - 5 anglers on board. Each of us caught our limit of 15 haddock per person.  Very promising catch for the future of haddock fishing.

We are very busy getting ready for the 2019 season.  Our first day of fishing is May 8th.  Government regulations have not changed - still 12 haddock per person.  Stay tuned on the codfish.

Our season is finally underway.  Thank you Mother Nature.  There is plenty of haddock to be caught and we are heading out to the fishing grounds tomorrow.

Someone named "Donald" is trying to book the boat for either May 2nd or 3rd, but I am unable to make out the number.  Please call Lee at 978-462-8859 so she can get your trip on the books.

We enjoy having Wesley Falzarano on deck.  Bob and I have watched Wesley grow up since he was a newborn to his present height of 6'5".  He learned most of his skills on his dad's boat and agree that he was taught well.

When Bob put the Sydney Lee together he had comfort as well as stability in mind. Safety at sea is always a top priority and knowing when to leave the dock and more importantly when not to is important to us.  So....if we cancel a trip due to weather conditions, keep in mind that what looks OK on land can be quite unpleasant offshore.  We like to make sure all of our anglers have a pleasant day aboard the Sydney Lee.

You never know what the end of our season will bring.  Weather changes, sea changes and fish catch regulations change.  The Sydney Lee continues to find the fish and our boatload of anglers usually return home well stocked for the winter.

Once fishing for tuna gets into your blood, the need to head out and capture a giant or two will always be there.  Bob has been fishing for tuna before it became the wicked thing to do.

Striper fishing on the Merrimack River and beyond.

We feel fortunate to have Jack Lydon on deck for our Walkaboard Wednesday trips.  His engaging personality and wealth of knowledge of all things seaworthy makes every trip an adventure.

Striped bass fishing is at its best in the Merrimack River and along the beachfront off of Salisbury Beach and Plum Island.  We are offering charters aboard the Sydney Lee departing from our dock in Salisbury, MA.  Also available are walkaboard trips.  Just call Lee at 978-462-8859 to choose a date for up to 6 people.  Or....Lee will help you put a walkaboard trip together.

The bluefish have not arrived yet, but summer is here and the waters in this area are warming up.  They won't be far behind.

Fishing absolutely at its best with "the best captain in the Merrimack River".  

For the past 2 trips we have had to travel a bit further and use a bit more fuel, but the effort was worth it.  Every angler on board enjoyed the good weather and sea conditions a they maxed out on their allowed haddock catch.

Young Jesse really held his own as he fished alongside Uncle Mike in some tough conditions.

The day started out nice and soon became very ugly as heavy rain, wind and tough sea conditions moved in. Young Jesse Cygan fished alongside 5 adults and held his own as he continued to fish in such tough conditions. Most of the day everyone stayed at the rail and between 80 and 85 fish stayed in the boat - a good mix of cod, haddock and pollock. Kailey Carr remained on deck and learned how to jig fish - I think her dad should lock up his tackle box now! Notice Mike Cygan cleaning fish in these conditions as Kailey continues to sit against the rail like it's a walk in the park. 

Sharks are here - for your viewing and catching pleasure.Sharks pictured are:  Top - Basking shark  Middle - Porbeagle shark and Bottom - blue shark.

The striped bass are in and Captain Bob knows just where they are.  Call Lee to book your striper trip at 978-462-8859.

Deep sea fishing at its best.  Plenty of haddock to go around with an occaional pollock.  Market-sized cod are being hooked and returned to their watery world. 

Last Wednesday and yesterday's deep-sea trips were very productive for the anglers aboard the Sydney Lee.  Most caught their limit of haddock - many market-sized cod and undersized haddock were returned to the sea.

NOTE:  Stripers are in!

Plenty of action with a great bunch of guys on a day that the weather was a lot better than expected.  These skilled anglers averaged 6-8 haddock, a couple of cusk and some pollock.  Market cod and short haddock numbers that had to be thrown back were high.

3 tuna have now been caught on the Sydney Lee this year - not bad for a boat and captain that are relatively late to arrive at this year's party!  This photo shows one of our smaller tuna fish with a very large thresher shark.

Stripers are running and if you are up for a good fight on the other end of the line, this is the fish to go for.  A 4-hour trip gives you time to catch some live mackerel, head to the fishing grounds and wait for that perfect strike!