Nobody has mentioned the hords of guys fishing mackerel at off the rocks at bass rocks. I personally stay away from that group. Further down the street in front of the elks club and beyond there is plenty of opportunity but it can't be comfortably fished and you can't effectively get to deeper water without a wetsuit IMO. Good Harbor is an ok first light option but you better hope that there is not surf or you will be sharing it boarders. I'm always amazed at how early they show.
To me your best bet is catching some night tides at pebble beach in Rockport. So close to Gloucester and you have pleanty of options there. You've got all of the structure variety you could ask for there if you're willing to walk a little. PM me if you want more info. Pebble is well known but I've really never had a problem with a crowd there. If there are others fishing it you can always walk somewhere and get away from them without decreasing your chances of catching fish.
I can't lie and say the rest of Rockport is not great but it is really treacherous and very private. I don't see anyone else out there for the most part and I think you will find others also not so willing to give up their Rockport spots either.
Thanks Luds, I'm having a blast out here. Tried Good Harbor last night, lost some bait and my buddy said he had a good bite on a herring chunk. I think we're gonna try pebble beach this week as you suggest. Thanks for the help!
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