August 22, 2022

See A Spout, Watch Out! is a partnership program between local environmental and government partners. This program gives boaters the tools they need to be prepared to share the seas with whales along the US Atlantic seaboard.  With the large amount of whale and marine wildlife activity we’ve seen this summer, it’s especially important for boaters …

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See a Spout, Watch Out! – Receive a Free Pair of Polarized Sunglasses by Taking this Online Course
March 29, 2021

Hello My Fishing Cape Cod! My name is Doug Peebles and I’ve been a member of My Fishing Cape Cod since August of 2020. I split my fishing time between Cape Cod and Florida, and I often fish alone 10-20 miles offshore. Recently I emailed Ryan to let him know about a new kill switch regulation …

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The New Kill Switch Regulation; 5 Safety Items That Could Save Your Life
February 25, 2020

Ryan CollinsJoin dozens of anglers from My Fishing Cape Cod for the March 21 Inshore Boat Fishing Meetup, at the Fishermen’s View Restaurant in Sandwich, right on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal.The theme for this meetup is inshore boat fishing, with an emphasis on striped bass and bluefish in Cape Cod Bay. People who …

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Inshore Boat Fishing Meetup | March 21st at Fishermen’s View
July 9, 2019

Ryan CollinsLast summer I was fishing at night with my dad Jake, when my boat’s throttle cable suddenly parted. I could move the boat in reverse, but it was impossible to motor forward. The idea of motoring in reverse, all the way home through Cape Cod Bay, and into the East End of the Cape Cod …

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My Experience “Getting Rescued” by TowBoatUS Cape Cod/Plymouth
May 22, 2019

Steve LearyCharter captain & MFCC memberAs I prepare Wingman for another charter season, my primary focus is on safety as it relates to the overall condition of safety gear, hull, propulsion, electronic and fuel systems. I am a firm believer in preventive maintenance, and would like to share some of my tips.My mate and I are …

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Simple Safety Tips For Boating & Fishing Off Cape Cod
February 4, 2019

Ryan Collins Cape Cod Bay can be a great place to splash a boat. The fishing can be good, and during summer the predominant southwest winds don’t create as much of a chop as they do in places like Buzzard’s Bay or Nantucket Sound. Of course there are still certain aspects of Cape Cod Bay that …

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Cape Cod Bay Safety Tips with TowBoatUS Cape Cod/Plymouth
December 24, 2018

Ryan CollinsThe town of Falmouth has great fishing for stripers, bluefish, fluke and false albacore. I got my first taste of boating off Falmouth in elementary school, when my dad brought my family and I to Cuttyhunk. The island of Cuttyhunk (and the entire Elizabeth Island archipelago) sits just to the west of Falmouth. Boating and …

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My 2 Favorite Boat Ramps In Falmouth
September 17, 2018

Lauren Collins We are always looking for ways to make membership to My Fishing Cape Cod more valuable.  Today I am very excited to announce a new BoatUS discount code for existing and new MFCC members! If you own a boat or have access to the use of a boat, then definitely take advantage of …

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New BoatUS Discount Code for MFCC Members
August 24, 2016

Ryan Collins When I was in grade school, my father bought a 12 foot tin boat and a 6 horsepower Johnson engine. Several years ago an October nor’ easter swept the 12 footer off the beach.  After many hours of fruitless searching, my friend Jason Mazzola located the boat half buried beneath a dune, a full 2 miles …

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Fishing Cape Cod from a 12ft Tin Boat
March 4, 2015

Temperatures hit 40 degrees today and at least a little snow began to melt. Can you believe it? Spring is nearly here!This slight increase in air temp got me thinking about splashing the boat. If you own a boat, kayak or anything else that floats, you can probably relate to how I feel right about …

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3 Spring-Time Boat Fishing Trips [VIDEO]
February 23, 2014

In this video I will show you what areas of the Cape are safe to fish in a boat under various wind and weather conditions. We will also discuss lightning and fog, and how I make decisions based on the weather.  After you watch the video, I highly encourage you to download this safe boating …

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Cape Cod Wind Safety