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This past Friday the ice had finally started to thaw, and a strange warmth lingered in the air – well, “warmth” might be a generous description for temperatures in the forties, but after the chilly winter we’ve experienced, 40 degrees feels like a gift. As the afternoon sun bathed the marshes in golden light, I …
This spring My Fishing Cape Cod will be offering 9 trips for tautog with our friend captain Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters! Scroll below to learn more about these exciting opportunities to get on the water this spring and catch fish after a long cold winter! Table of Contents Dates and CostAbout TautogMeet Captain CullenAbout …
The winter of 2025 has painted Cape Cod in unexpected white, departing from the usual winter rains that grace our peninsula. This past Monday morning, my wife Lauren, our baby daughter Hallie, and I set out to capture some of Cape Cod’s most iconic summer destinations in their winter dress.Our carefully laid plans to traverse …
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 …
It all began with a text message that would pull me from my winter hibernation – my fishing buddy and My Fishing Cape Cod member Jeff Coates asking if I’d be interested in some ice fishing. Now, I hadn’t ventured onto frozen water in years, but Jeff’s recent success story of hauling in buckets of …
Our 2024 season featured weekly podcasts with bait and tackle shops and local experts, who shared a wealth of valuable fishing reports, intel and advice. Typically we only publish podcasts May-October, but this winter we’ve decided to ramp things back up. In today’s inaugural podcast of 2025, Brian Whicher shares his most memorable experiences from his …
Ever wondered what to do with that unexpected skate in your catch? As someone whose husband regularly brings home surprising seafood treasures, I’ve discovered that pan-fried skate wing isn’t just good – it’s downright extraordinary. Think of it as flounder’s sophisticated cousin, with a unique texture and sweet, delicate flavor that will make you wonder why …
The following is a detailed small craft checklist that was developed by captain Bob Hovey of Lousiana Bluewater Charter Company. Bob created this checklist a number of years ago when he was living on Cape Cod and actively fishing these waters. If you plan on boating off Cape Cod this season, then for safety’s sake it’d …
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 …
Hello My Fishing Cape Cod! My name is Carson Schemenaur and I’m a diehard fisherman from Sandwich, MA. Recently I received a message from Ryan of MFCC asking if I would be interested in sharing my experience giant tuna fishing this past December on Stellwagen Bank. I’ve been following along with My Fishing Cape Cod for many …
In the deep waters off Cape Cod, where the continental shelf gives way to dramatic underwater canyons, one of the ocean’s most impressive predators prowls the depths. The bigeye tuna, a powerful and elusive species, draws passionate anglers to venture far offshore in pursuit of these sought after fish. The following account begins with an exploration …
This December the surfcasting community lost a fishing legend, Janet Messineo of Martha’s Vineyard. Janet dedicated decades of her life to fishing the waters around Martha’s Vineyard and inspiring countless anglers along the way. She was a pioneering female angler in what has long been a male-dominated pursuit. Her passion for surfcasting has inspired countless others …
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