Pogies!
Captain Joe's Cruises is always keeping an eye on the health of the Saco River. One good measurement is the diversity of wildlife and fish we see in and around the river. 50 years ago the the river was recovering from years of pollution coming from upstream mills and manufacturing. Today we see a thriving ecosystem: eagles, striped bass (stripers), snowy egrets, seals, and today, schools of pogies! Pogies, officially named menhaden, but also called bunkers, bugheads, mossb