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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.
...As October winds down and the leaves begin to turn, the Cape Cod Canal transforms into one of the region’s most productive fishing destinations. This fall has proven particularly productive, with multiple species providing anglers with extended opportunities to land quality fish. AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay helps us understand where to fish, what species to target, and which lures will lead to a memorable day on the water.
...The fall run on Cape Cod has kicked into high gear, and by all accounts, this week has been the most productive period of the entire season. Connor Swartz of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay reports that from the legendary Cape Cod Canal to the expansive flats and boulder fields of Cape Cod Bay, anglers are experiencing the kind of consistent action that makes Cape Cod a world-class fishing destination.
...As autumn officially arrives on Cape Cod, the fishing opportunities at the legendary Cape Cod Canal are heating up in spectacular fashion. The first day of fall 2025 brings with it not just crisp morning air and changing leaves, but some of the most diverse and productive fishing conditions the canal has seen all year.
...As September unfolds across Cape Cod, anglers are witnessing the exciting transition from summer doldrums to the highly anticipated fall fishing season. Amy Wrightson from Sports Port in Hyannis has been experiencing firsthand the uptick in fishing activity that many consider the start of the legendary Cape Cod fall run.
...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.
...By early September, I was chomping at the bit to get a bass on the fly rod. It had been a long summer of spin fishing from the beach, and I hadn’t connected with a striper on the long rod since June. Thursday morning, September 4th, changed everything.
...The late August sun painted the coastline in warm, golden hues as I set out with my drone on what I thought would be a simple morning hike. With my DJI hovering above the crystal-clear water, I was capturing scenic shots when something extraordinary caught my eye through the camera feed.
...The aftermath of Hurricane Erin combined with the upcoming new moon have brought reports of increased activity in the Cape Cod Canal and promising conditions developing across the region. As we head into the final week of August, the combination of post-storm conditions, an approaching new moon, and optimal tidal phases is creating what could some exceptional fishing opportunities.
...Some nights on Cape Cod are pure magic. This was one of them. August 10th, 2025 – 3 hours after low tide, 10:45 PM under the glow of the August Sturgeon Moon. What started as another night fishing session turned into a catch I’m remember when this beautiful 40+ inch striped bass crushed my offering in the moonlight. The fight was incredible, the release was perfect, and the memories will last forever. There’s something special about landing a fish like this under a full moon that every angler dreams about.
...Monomoy and Nantucket Sound are absolutely on fire right now, and MFCC Member Bruno Demir’s trip this morning perfectly illustrates why August is one of the best months to fish the Cape and Islands. From spectacular bonito blitzes, and slot striped bass, to a tremendous fluke bite, and offshore pelagic opportunities, the fishing diversity available within a short boat ride is truly remarkable!
...Late July represents one of the most productive periods around Cape Cod, with multiple species firing on all cylinders and anglers having their pick of diverse fishing opportunities. This week, MFCC Member, Bruno Demir, has experienced offshore canyon adventures, inshore bass and fluke fishing, and everything in between
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