Last week I was texting with captain Mike Fowler of Bad Dog Sportfishing when I realized he had 3 surprise openings this September for his hugely popular winter flounder trips!
MFCC group trip captain Mike Fowler of Bad Dog Sportfishing.
September Winter Flounder Dates:
$265/person, departing 6am from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis
- Sunday, September 14th
- Saturday, September 20th
- Sunday, September 28th
These are the same winter flounder trips that have been so popular in the past. For those who haven't experienced one of Captain Mike's winter flounder excursions, you're in for a real treat!
Michelle with a nice flounder caught during our June 9th winter flounder trip!
What Makes These Trips Special:
Captain Mike Fowler and the Bad Dog Sportfishing crew know exactly where to find these delicious flatfish during late summer and fall. Winter flounder are not only fun to catch, but they're also some of the best eating fish you'll find in our local waters.
Trip Details:
- Boat: 31ft BHM Downeast style lobster boat w/bathroom
- Captain: Mike Fowler (experienced and professional)
- Target Species: Winter Flounder
- What to Expect: Quality fishing with an expert crew. Excellent opportunity to learn about this fishery, meet fellow MFCC members, and bring home fresh, locally caught seafood.
These trips tend to fill up quickly, so I wanted to get this information out to you as soon as possible.
The prize: a beautiful stack of delicious winter flounder fillets, expertly prepared by Mike's crew.
For many of our members, fishing for winter flounder brings back childhood memories of fishing with their dad or grandad. It's definitely a nostalgic fishery. This photo was taken during one of our spring 2025 flounder trips.
How To Secure Your Spot:
Registration opens for MFCC members this Saturday, August 30th at 9:00 AM sharp
Mark your calendars! All trip registrations will be available starting at 9 AM on Saturday morning August 30th. This includes these new winter flounder dates plus all the other exciting trips mentioned here.
These winter flounder trips with Captain Mike are always popular, and with only 3 dates available, they're sure to book up fast. Set your alarms for 9 AM on Saturday, August 30th!
Tight lines 🎣
Ryan
PS-if you missed my email about all the available trips and dates, then please scroll below for the complete lineup. 👇
🐟 Albies & Bonito
$325/person (extended 6hr trip) with Captain Tyler Putney
- September 7th
- September 8th
- September 11th
- September 16th
- September 19th
- September 22nd
🎣 Striped Bass
$289/person with Captain Tyler Putney
Fall stripers will be feeding heavily before their southern migration - perfect timing for consistent action and quality fish.
- September 10th (mid morning departure)
- September 13th (mid morning departure)
- September 21st
- September 23rd
- September 26th
🦀 Tautog Action
$289/person with Captain Tyler Putney
Early fall tautog fishing can be phenomenal - these bottom dwellers are active and delicious. Tyler knows exactly where to find them.
- September 27th
- September 28th
- September 29th
- September 30th
🎣 South of the Vineyard Offshore Adventure
$589/person with Captain Cullen Lundholm
- September 11th
- September 19th
- September 21st
September is prime time for offshore pelagic species south of the Vineyard - from white marlin and mahi, to yellowfin tuna. Captain Cullen's years of experience and network of contacts (including pilots) will keep him consistently on the bite.
🎯 Giant Bluefin Tuna
$525/person with Captain Cullen Lundholm
- September 4th
- September 7th
- September 8th
- September 14th
When conditions align for giant tuna, there's nothing like it in fishing. These are the Cape's behemoths, testing your endurance, and creating stories you'll tell for years. Captain Cullen has caught tunas of up to 1,100 pounds and chasing these giants is his favorite type of fishing.
🐟 Winter Flounder
$265/person with Captain Mike Fowler
- September 14th
- September 20th
- September 28th
*Unless otherwise noted, all of these trips will depart in the morning, typically around sunrise.
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