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*Trip Report by MFCC members Carl Schwartz and Bill Imbergamo * October 11th, 2025 On a perfect fall morning, two MFCC members—Carl Schwartz, a newcomer to Cape Cod eager to learn the local waters, and Bill Imbergamo, an experienced fly fisherman looking for a change of pace—stepped aboard Captain Mike Fowler’s Bad Dog out of Sesuit Harbor …
The fall fishing season on Cape Cod has exploded into what many anglers are calling the best action of the year. With nor’easters pushing baitfish and predators close to shore, mid-October is proving to be prime time for both striped bass and false albacore throughout the region. Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans shares his insights, including what he described as one of the most productive four hour false albacore days of his life.
...The fall run on Cape Cod has kicked into high gear, and by all accounts, this week has been the most productive period of the entire season. Connor Swartz of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay reports that from the legendary Cape Cod Canal to the expansive flats and boulder fields of Cape Cod Bay, anglers are experiencing the kind of consistent action that makes Cape Cod a world-class fishing destination.
...The fall fishing season on Cape Cod is in full swing, and anglers across the region are experiencing success targeting a variety of different species. Based on the latest reports from Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis, October is offering diverse opportunities for both shore and boat fishermen.
...I woke up naturally yesterday at 4:30am, and lay in bed for a moment listening to the wind rattle the windows. This was it—the kind of morning that separates the fair-weather anglers from those who know that sometimes the worst conditions produce the best fishing. The fall run is in full swing on Cape Cod, …
Date: September 23, 2025Fishermen: Jim Cutone, Mike Duffy @mikeduffysr, Craig Rafter, Ed Riley @Edriley312Captain: Tyler Putney Conditions: 64°F and calm at launch; 80°F at return, light breeze turning strong by late morning Departure & Bait Prep We met Captain Tyler at the Plymouth boat ramp at 6:30 AM sharp. The morning was cool and calm at 64°F. After a brief cruise about 100 feet …
As autumn officially arrives on Cape Cod, the fishing opportunities at the legendary Cape Cod Canal are heating up in spectacular fashion. The first day of fall 2025 brings with it not just crisp morning air and changing leaves, but some of the most diverse and productive fishing conditions the canal has seen all year.
...As summer draws to a close and Cape Cod prepares for its legendary fall run, anglers are enjoying an uptick in activity in a variety of areas. With only days remaining before the official start of autumn on September 22nd, conditions are yielding a solid albacore, bonito, and striped bass bite in many different locations.
...As late summer transitions into early fall on Cape Cod, local anglers are eagerly anticipating what many consider the highlight of the fishing season: the legendary fall run. Ian McPartland, a seasoned surfcasting expert from the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, discusses current conditions and how they are shaping an exciting autumn fishing season.
...After what many anglers would describe as a lackluster summer season, the Cape Cod Canal is finally showing signs of life as we move into September. Recent reports from AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay paint an encouraging picture of what’s shaping up to be a promising fall fishing season along one of New England’s most iconic fishing destinations.
...As summer winds down and early fall fishing patterns begin to emerge, Cape Cod’s waters are showing mixed results across different fisheries. Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans provides us with a comprehensive look into what’s happening in the region’s most productive areas and the tactics that are producing results.
...The dog days of summer are nearing their conclusion as August is presenting Cape Cod anglers with warm sunny days, cool fall-like nights, and plenty of unique fishing opportunities. Recent reports from AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay paint a picture of diverse fishing opportunities from the Cape Cod Canal to the offshore windmill areas south of Martha’s Vineyard.
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