October 10

3 Ways to Catch Smallmouth Bass on Cape Cod

by Ryan Collins

Smallmouth bass are a hard fighting and acrobatic freshwater fish which inhabits many of the deep and clear kettle ponds on Cape Cod. Fishing for smallmouths on Cape can be very exciting and challenging!

This video was filmed on May 13th 2021. This footage originally aired during March of 2022 in season 5 of My Fishing Cape Cod TV. To watch full episodes of our tv show please visit https://www.myfishingcapecod.com/tv.

Members of My Fishing Cape Cod can also view maps of the best ponds on Cape Cod for big smallmouth bass by scrolling below. Please login or start a membership to view the complete list.

Tight lines! 🎣

About the author 

Ryan Collins

Ryan Collins founded My Fishing Cape Cod to share his lifelong passion for the region's exceptional fisheries. Growing up on Cape Cod's beaches and fishing since kindergarten, Ryan transformed his love for the sport into one of New England's most trusted fishing media platforms and membership communities. Based in Bourne, Massachusetts, he produces educational content that helps thousands of anglers experience Cape Cod's world-class fishing while promoting sustainable practices and marine conservation. For Ryan, being on the water remains the ultimate reward—catching fish is simply a bonus.

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