December 9, 2024

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

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Top 4 Trout Fishing Destinations on Cape Cod
December 2, 2024

As we move into the winter season, I can’t help but reminisce 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 an early

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Fishing Live Lady Crabs for Stripers at the Flats
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?
November 24, 2024

Last week I shared an old favorite tautog recipe called Parmesan Crusted Tautog.  Now I would imagine that many of you have plenty of tautog fillets in your freezer after this productive fall tautog season, so I figured what better time than now to share another blackfish favorite of mine!In this recipe, tautog is simmered and

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How To Make Mediterranean Roasted Tautog
November 19, 2024

November. For surfcasters on the outer beaches, this is usually the month that has us looking in the rearview mirror at our season in the pursuit of striped bass. Yes, a few schoolies—maybe some shad still lurking on the edge. The reality that the migration of bass is moving south starts setting in.However, this season

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“A November to Remember” – Late Fall Surfcasting on the Outer Cape
November 14, 2024

I’ve been fishing the waters on and around Cape Cod pretty much my entire life, and my thirst for fishing began at an early age. As is the case with most kids, I got my start with my father – specifically with a bluegill caught in Johns Pond in Mashpee where we lived at the time.

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Targeting Cape Cod’s Biggest Largemouth Bass at Night during the Month of November
November 10, 2024

On November 4th, the adventure began with a 1:30 a.m. wake-up call. My destination: Falmouth Marine Park, where I was set to meet Captain Willy Hatch for a day of fishing onboard a My Fishing Cape Cod group trip. The goal? To land tuna, cod, and pollock off the coast of Cape Cod. Despite the

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November Tuna, Cod & Pollock with Captain Willy Hatch
October 31, 2024

On Tuesday (10/29/24), I was fortunate to fish with Capt. Tyler Putney @Flatliner Charters and three other members of MFCC for striped bass. We left from the Bass River/Smuggler’s beach boat ramp about 8:30 am and headed east toward Monomoy Island. We were all wearing layers since the temp was a “balmy” 34 degrees when we

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Late October Striper Fishing at the Monomoy Rips
October 29, 2024

The waters around the west end of the Cape Cod Canal and Hog Island Channel are truly one-of-a-kind. There are strong currents, lots of rocks and boulders, and oftentimes lots of boat traffic.  There are certain conditions here that can create potential hazards on the water.  In particular, the combination of a strong south running

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Hog Island Channel & West End of the Canal Safety Tips
October 27, 2024

Welcome to our final 2024 edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In our last podcast of the season, we welcome proud MFCC member Bruno Demir into the show for a detailed report on a multitude of species being caught in the waters off Cape Cod. Bruno begins with

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October 27th Tautog, Striper, Tuna, Cod & Haddock Report with Bruno Demir
October 23, 2024

Welcome to our final 2024 Members Only My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, Massachusetts. Sam gives a very encouraging Tautog report for Cape Cod Bay. The Tautog limit has increased to five fish per angler,

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October 23rd Cape Cod Bay Report with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock
October 21, 2024

Important! Please Read…When this video was filmed it was legal to fish live eels using a regular J hook. Nowadays you must use an inline circle hook, so please keep that in mind while watching the following video. This season I have been having good luck using size 6 inline circle hooks from BKK. Live

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How To Catch Striped Bass With Live Eels At Inlets