October 27, 2025

As the 2025 fishing season winds down on Cape Cod, anglers who are willing to brave the increasingly unpredictable fall weather are still finding plenty of reasons to get on the water. Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis reports that despite recent gales and nor’easters that have churned up the coastline, both striped bass and tautog continue to provide excellent action across multiple zones around the Cape.

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Late October South Side Report With Amy Wrightson Of Sports Port
October 14, 2025

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.

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Mid October Magic: Catching 20 Albies From The Kayak With Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock
October 4, 2025

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.

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South Side Fall Run Report With Amy Wrightson Of Sports Port
September 9, 2025

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.

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Cape Cod Fall Run Preview with Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock
August 30, 2025

The following kayak report was shared by My Fishing Cape Cod intern Cooper Mark. During this trip, Cooper was fishing Megansett Harbor in North Falmouth. You can access this launch site via the municipal parking area located at the terminus of County Road in North Falmouth. Note that summer daytime parking is restricted to local

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First Light Bluefish at Megansett Harbor
July 14, 2025

8 years ago today, as the sun was sinking low in the sky, big stripers were swirling all around my kayak, and it was obvious to me that most of the fish were 35 pounds or larger. Today I figured I would re-publish this post and video, because I feel what I experienced could be replicated

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Remembering that 46in Cape Cod Striper on the Fly Rod
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
May 11, 2025

There’s been some amazing striped bass caught on Cape Cod over the past few days! Most notably, My Fishing Cape Cod member Grant Stark posted a photo in our forum to the Surfcasters’ Thread of a beautiful 45-46 inch striper he caught from shore just the other day on May 8th. This fish is Grant’s

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Spring Stripers Return: A May Adventure at Barnstable Harbor
April 7, 2025

For an angler on Cape Cod in early April, there’s an exciting in-between season that few experience. The freshwater trout season is well underway, but the main migration of striped bass hasn’t yet reached our shores. It’s during this liminal time that the “angler’s itch” – that familiar yearning that drives us back to the water

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Moonlit Pursuit: Finding Cape Cod’s Resident Stripers Under April Stars
March 10, 2025

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

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The Quiet Season: Kayaking for Trout on the Cape’s Glacial Waters
November 27, 2024

This is a sponsored guest blog post from the crew at Noisy River Outdoors, maker of the Flip-Kat – a portable kayak that focuses on portability, stability, and storability. Cape Cod is known for its stunning beaches, rich history, and vibrant fishing culture. If you’re looking to explore the best fishing this iconic destination has

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A New Type of Watercraft for Cape Cod Fishing Adventures?
September 7, 2024

Welcome to another full edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Amy provides a comprehensive south side funny fish report which includes False Albacore, Bonito, and Spanish Mackerel. At times this week, the weather

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September 7th South Side Funny Fish Report with Amy Wrightson of Sports Port