When the Pilgrims arrived fishermen were along this coast?

When the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, they encountered Native American tribes and European fishermen along the coast of New England. These fishermen, primarily from England and France, had been exploiting the rich fishing grounds in the region, particularly for cod. The presence of these fishermen highlighted the area's significance as a resource-rich environment, which would later play a crucial role in the survival and economy of the Pilgrim settlement.