June 11, 2025

The 2025 fishing season around Cape Cod is heating up in June according to MFCC member, Bruno Demir. From productive fluke fishing in Nantucket Sound to red-hot striper action at Monomoy, these waters are delivering exceptional opportunities for those who know where to look.

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Father’s Day Weekend Fluke with Bruno Demir
June 9, 2025

When I signed up for my winter flounder MFCC group trip on March 22nd for Memorial Day, May 26th, the wait seemed like an eternity. The unseasonably cold weather of the previous week gave me pause about being out in the open water, but thankfully the weather gods cooperated and gave us a gorgeous day

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The Only Woman Aboard: My Winter Flounder Fishing Debut
June 7, 2025

As the calendar flips to June and the first hints of summer weather grace Cape Cod, local anglers are experiencing some of the most productive fishing conditions of the year. According to recent reports from Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock, multiple species are firing on all cylinders across the region. From the productive depths of Cape Cod Bay to the challenging waters around the Nantucket Shoals, this early June period is delivering exceptional opportunity.

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Triple Threat: Stripers, Sea Bass, and Fluke with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock
June 5, 2025

Cape Cod’s waters are heating up for the summer fishing season, and the action is spectacular across multiple locations from Vineyard Sound to Buzzards Bay. Evan Eastman of Eastman Sport and Tackle shares intel on the hottest fishing spots and most effective lures for targeting striped bass, bluefish, and sea bass in the waters off Falmouth, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards Bay.

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Vineyard Sound to Buzzards Bay: Striped Bass, Blues, and Sea Bass with Evan Eastman
June 5, 2025

Photos by Leo Connolly @leo.connolly What a pleasure it was to fish for large fluke with “Jimmy the Greek” on his first trip of the season!The CrewThe six anglers in our group met with Captain Jim Koutalakis this past Tuesday at the Bass River boat launch in South Yarmouth. It was a good group with a

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June Trophy Fluke Fishing with Captain Jim Koutalakis
May 31, 2025

One of the best parts about living near the ocean is that during the season we almost always have fresh fish filets in the fridge.  Here on Cape Cod and especially in Buzzard’s Bay and in the Sounds, scup and tautog are often two of the most common catches.  This is why it’s been my mission

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How to Make Lemon Tautog (or Scup) with a Three Bean Salad
May 30, 2025

The black sea bass season officially opened on May 17th, and despite some early challenges from a Memorial Day weekend nor’easter, Cape Cod anglers are starting to dial in on productive patterns and locations. Eddie Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle shares his early season thoughts on which approaches are working best to target keeper-size fish.

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Black Sea Bass: Talking Tactics and Prime Locations With Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle
May 25, 2025

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer fishing season on Cape Cod, and this year’s early reports are painting an exciting picture for anglers ready to get back on the water. With the black sea bass season now officially open and striped bass activity heating up in both Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, there are plentiful opportunities for both bottom fishing enthusiasts and surfcasters.

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Sports Port Nantucket Sound Update
May 17, 2025

Over the past few years I’ve been having a lot of fun catching and eating new species of fish, including black crappies, sea robins, and now skate!  In this post we’ll touch upon how to catch skate (it’s pretty easy), how to fillet and clean skate, and how to make pan fried skate wing. I’m happy

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Are You Ready to Try Filleting & Eating Skate?
May 16, 2025

The 2025 fishing season on Cape Cod is off to a stellar start, with multiple species already providing excellent action throughout the region. According to MFCC Member, Bruno Demir,
the combination of ideal water temperatures and exceptionally clear conditions suggests we might be in for not just a great season, but an earlier-than-usual peak for many favorite species.

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Stripers, Flounder, and Basking Sharks: Cape Cod Bay Heats Up Early with Bruno Demir
May 10, 2025

As May unfolds across Cape Cod, the waters are coming alive with the annual spring migration of various species, offering anglers a multitude of opportunities. Among the most exciting developments right now is the vibrant squid fishery, which typically presents a brief but action-packed window for both sport, consumption, and bait collection.

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Spring Squid Season in Full Swing with Amy Wrightson of Sports Port
May 8, 2025

After a long, cold winter, the fishing season on Cape Cod is finally heating up. The first week of May marks the traditional start to what promises to be an exciting 2025 season across the Cape and Islands. Water temperatures are slowly rising, baitfish are returning in force, and both saltwater and freshwater opportunities abound for anglers of all experience levels.

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From Schoolies to Squid with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock