New England is host to a multitude of saltwater species including the most popular
inshore species such as:
Striped Bass (Striper)
Bluefish
Mackerel
Pollack
Flounder
Black Sea Bass
Scup (Porgy)
Offshore species include the following:
Yellowfin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Cod
Haddock
Mako Shark
Blue Shark
and various seasonal gulf stream travelers such as marlins, jacks, and mahi-mahi
Finally, there are the seasonal inshore visitors that
venture as far north as Cape Cod in Massachusetts:
Bonito
False Albacore
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
In the brackish river mouths, try your luck for:
American Shad
Sea-Run Trout
Salmon, and more.
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Massachusetts Guide to Fish Species
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