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This report was originally posted inside our Members’ Forum on December 1st, 2025 Location Strategy We primarily targeted the north side of the pond, where the sun exposure causes faster warming during winter months compared to the south side. As northerly winds increased throughout the day, this positioning also provided natural shelter while we explored …
This report was originally published inside our members’ forum on November 19th. The afternoon of November 19th presented ideal fishing conditions with mild north-northeast winds, sunny skies, and temperatures hovering around 45 degrees. The combination of calm winds and warm sunshine in certain sections of the pond would end up triggering a midge hatch, which …
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.
...There’s a certain magic to April on Cape Cod. While tourists haven’t yet descended in their summer masses and many seasonal homes remain shuttered, the Cape’s freshwater kettle ponds come alive with opportunity. As the calendar flipped to April 1st, that familiar angler’s itch—the one many of us know all too well—finally demanded to be …
Kettle ponds are one of the great natural treasures of Cape Cod. With so many cold, clear, pristine habitats—all within a reasonable travel distance from each other—quality trout fishing possibilities are plentiful on the Cape. Among the lakes and ponds that receive seasonal stockings, there are but a select few that stand above the rest. Need proof? Just …
There’s something magical about spring on Cape Cod. While the air still carries winter’s chill, life beneath the surface of the Cape’s freshwater ponds is stirring. It’s that special time of year when Massachusetts’ stocking trucks make their rounds across the Cape, releasing rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and even tiger trout into many …
Last week on Wednesday March 5th, I found myself caught in that familiar angler’s dilemma: too many responsibilities, too little daylight, and the persistent question of “is it even worth going?” With the New England Saltwater Fishing Show looming on the horizon, I knew my window for getting on the water was closing fast. What followed …
At the height of the fall – when the landscape displays the most vibrant red and orange colors, and the air is crisp and cool, often affected by wind and rain – giant brown trout start moving up numerous tributaries along the Lake Ontario shoreline to spawn. This is the time when anglers have a …
I’m always surprised by the number of people who believe that the annual trout fishing season runs for only five or six months a year. I’m often asked if I’m “anxious” to get back out on the water during the winter months. What these folks don’t realize is that there is no beginning or end to …
Imagine for a moment that you’ve transported back to the American Industrial Revolution of the early 1800’s. Factories are dumping millions of gallons of raw, untreated sewage into rivers and streams, and dams are being installed that completely prohibit the migration of fish.All the while, Mother Nature seems to supply an endless chain of resources. …
Today is an absolutely gorgeous day on Cape! Honestly, you might even be able to go to the beach. Right now it’s 70 degrees and sunny with a pleasant breeze from the southwest. Hands down it’s the nicest day of Spring so far. This morning I launched my kayak at the leisurely hour of 9am for …
Trout fishing on Cape Cod during late fall through the winter months can be a frustrating time for any angler. Expect high winds, temperature swings, rain, and snow. Luckily, there are some warmer days with low winds, where the trout are rising. In theory, this sounds great, however the warm weather can cause trout to be …
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