July 31, 2025

At My Fishing Cape Cod, we’re proud to have built a thriving community of over 1,600 passionate anglers who share knowledge, experiences, and their love for fishing these incredible waters. Every two weeks, we’ll be highlighting one of our valued members through our new Member Spotlight series.  These features celebrate the diverse stories, expertise, and

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Member Spotlight: Eric Gutekunst – From Coast Guard Service to Tuna Fishing and Beyond
July 29, 2025

The dog days of summer have arrived on Cape Cod, bringing scorching temperatures that push the mercury north of 90 degrees creating challenging conditions. Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans provides details on how this late July period requires a tactical shift in approach, moving away from traditional surfcasting patterns.

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Late July Dog Days Fishing Report with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock
July 28, 2025

What do striped bass eat? That is a question I receive every so often. The honest answer is that striped bass eat many types of fish, crustaceans, worms and more. At times they will even eat one another! This is a continually updated blog post, because I’m continually filming striped bass eating different prey items! Most recently,

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What Do Striped Bass Eat? 6 Prey Items Caught On Camera (plus New Squid Footage!)
July 27, 2025

Summer fluke season off Cape Cod brings excitement to anglers and seafood lovers alike. While many fish enthusiasts default to filleting their catch, there’s another technique that yields more meat, creates less waste, and delivers incredible flavor: steaking. This comprehensive fluke recipe guide will transform how you prepare this prized summer fish! All of the content

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The Ultimate Pan-Fried Fluke Recipe: Master the Art of Steaking Summer Fluke
July 26, 2025

Preparation is a key to success in life, and fishing is no different. One of the things that makes MFCC special is the members who freely provide their knowledge to help others find and catch more fish – helping each of us prepare for success. Here are a few recent examples. Table of Contents Cape

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Fishing and Vacation Season Move into High Gear!
July 25, 2025

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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Striped Bass and Fluke Report from Monomoy to Nantucket Sound with Bruno Demir
July 24, 2025

The waters around Cape Cod continue to offer exceptional fishing opportunities as we move through July, with multiple species providing consistent action. From the legendary Cape Cod Canal to the expansive waters of Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, this report from AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods covers it all!

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Summer Stripers: Cape Cod Canal & Buzzards Bay Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
July 22, 2025

The easiest way to sum up our July 20-21 overnight canyons trip with captain Willy Hatch of Machaca Charters was captured perfectly by one of our fishing crew: “This is what Ryan had in mind when he started My Fishing Cape Cod.” We all agreed wholeheartedly.The Journey to Get HereThe planning for this trip began

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The July 20-21 MFCC Overnight Canyons Adventure: A Dream Trip Finally Realized
July 21, 2025

Several years ago on a summer day out on the shifting shoals southeast of Monomoy Island, my brother Mark tied into a nice fluke.  His medium heavy, fast action rod had a big parabolic bend in it, with the tip dipping into the water as he was reeling and cranking slowly, with purpose and intent.

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Eddy’s Quick Start Guide for Fluke Fishing off Monomoy Island
July 20, 2025

The waters south of Martha’s Vineyard have exploded with recreational bluefin tuna activity, and the fishing community is buzzing with positive reports. 10-year-old Micah Gonyer and his father Chris boated seven tuna in just a matter of hours! Chris then teamed up with longtime MFCC Member, Anthony Besaw to have an epic day landing 11 fish! This comprehensive guide breaks down the tactics, locations, and gear that have made this one of the most productive tuna bites in recent memory.

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Bluefin Tuna Bonanza: A 30 Tuna Weekend with Chris & Micah Gonyer and Anthony Besaw
July 20, 2025

Scup fishing might just be the most underrated fishery in saltwater angling. These scrappy little fighters offer great action, and once you dial in the ultra-light tackle artificial lure technique, you’ll find yourself hooked on this exciting style of fishing. Whether you’re wading the shallows or casting from a dock, scup provide that perfect blend

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Scup Fishing from Shore with Artificial Lures
July 19, 2025

Recently one of the most commonly mentioned requests is that members would like to meet and fish with more members. To help facilitate those connections, we’re excited to announce a brand new addition to the My Fishing Cape Cod community forum that we think you’re going to love – our Boat Owners & Crew Connection

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New Forum Feature: Connecting Boat Owners with Crew Members