June 28, 2025

As we close out June 2025 and head into the peak summer fishing season, the waters around Cape Cod are showing promising signs of life despite challenging conditions. The recent heat wave that swept through the region brought both opportunities and obstacles for anglers targeting striped bass, bluefish, and other species throughout the Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay, and Cape Cod Bay.

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From the Canal to the Bay: A Guide for Late June & Early July
June 28, 2025

There’s something magical about a new moon on Cape Cod. The darkness wraps around you, the stars emerge in full glory, and somewhere out there, striped bass are prowling the shallows. This past Wednesday, June 25th, I got to experience that magic alongside longtime My Fishing Cape Cod members Brad Whitman, his wife Beth, and son …

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New Moon Magic: My Latest Cape Cod Surfcasting Adventure
June 25, 2025

Summer fishing season is upon us, the time of the year when we go from layers of clothing to keep us warm to mosquito repellent.This time of the year the volume of helpful information in the forum ratchets up another notch, as the kids get out of school and vacations begin. Table of Contents The …

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Forum Roundup: Regional Reports, Family Tips, and Community Connections
June 23, 2025

Sometimes the fishing gods smile down on you, and on Sunday June 9th, they were practicallybeaming. Our My Fishing Cape Cod group trip with Captain Mike Fowler and first mate Tyler aboardBad Dog Sportfishing was one of those magical days that reminded me of why I fell in love with fishingin the first place. Why …

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Flounder Fever: A Perfect Day on Cape Cod Bay
June 22, 2025

As Cape Cod officially enters summer following the 2025 solstice, local surfcasters are adapting their strategies to changing conditions and fish behavior. Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans reveals key patterns that can make the difference between a frustrating outing and a memorable catch.

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Cracking the Code on Finicky Stripers with Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock
June 14, 2025

The Cape Cod Canal remains one of the most dynamic fishing venues in New England, but this year’s patterns have thrown experienced anglers a curveball. Unlike previous seasons where massive poppers and oversized jigs dominated the scene, the current abundance of small baitfish—particularly herring fry and whiting—has created a completely different playing field.

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Cape Cod Canal: Where Small Bait Meets Big Fish with AJ Coots of Red Top
June 10, 2025

As we move into the summer season, I can’t help but think about warm sunny days spent along the beaches of the Cape. Recently I’ve found myself daydreaming about the turquoise colors and clear water of the flats off Brewster. This lead me to an old post about a unique experience I had on this very …

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Fishing Live Lady Crabs for Stripers at the Flats
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 6, 2025

Lobster fishing has been entrenched in our history for centuries. In colonial times, it was seen as peasant food made for the lower class citizens. That notion has shifted dramatically since those times. Lobster is now one of the staple seafoods across the country and we’re lucky to have such an abundant resource right here in …

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Getting Started With Recreational Lobstering
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 22, 2025

The nor’easter currently sweeping through Cape Cod is providing challenging fishing conditions, but exceptional opportunities. Ian McPartland from Goose Hummock shop in Orleans recently had a 40 fish night from the beach inside Cape Cod Bay with fish upwards of 35 pounds.

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Surfcasting the Nor’easter with Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock