In the Long Island Sound, about half way between the Connecticut shore and Long Island sits the Stratford Shoal Lighthouse, or what the locals call MIDDLEGROUND. Built in 1877, this lighthouse made of granite sits atop a dangerous 3/4 mile long reef. Up until 1970 it was operated by a keeper. The stories those keepers could tell...We arrived at our destination (Stratford, Connecticut) a little road weary but excited be there. There is nothing like family. It's like wrapping yourself in a warm, comfy blanket. One member of the family, Mary's cousin Rob was gracious enough (twist his arm) to take us out on his boat to Middleground the day after we arrived...time and tide wait for no man! Rob is a great captain. He grew up on these waters and he thinks like a fish. It didn't take us long to start haulin' them in! We caught a cooler full of Porgy and Sea Bass which were both tasty. Later, the boys wanted to hook in to something bigger so we anchored and fished for Striped Bass and Blues. Great day!
Enjoy the MIDDLEGROUND PICTURES
PS: Floating around Middleground was spooky. That lighthouse looked surreal out there in the middle of nowhere. The Gothic stones and cloudy eye-like windows made it look like an old cemetery church. It is there to warn those of the danger that lurks below. I thought I saw a shadow pass by one of the windows. Man, I wouldn't want to be out there at night...
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