July 24 2025

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

by Kevin Collins

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!

Cape Cod Canal: Returning to Form

The Cape Cod Canal has experienced a resurgence in recent weeks, returning to the productive fishery that local anglers know and love. After a brief lull following strong fishing in early July, the canal is showing renewed signs of life with plenty of slot-sized striped bass making their presence known. Recent reports indicate consistent catches of slot size and slightly above slot bass, with these fish actively feeding on the surface during prime morning tidal conditions.

In this report AJ goes into great detail about:

  • Bait flowing through the canal and how to match it
  • Optimal lures for casting in windy conditions that will be present this weekend
  • Productive canal locations and tides for this weekend and beyond
  • Buzzards Bay still holding above slot size striped bass as well as bluefish
  • Fluke resurgence in Buzzards Bay and how to target fluke from shore and boat
  • Blue fin tuna bite continues to be productive
  • Reports of giant tuna inside Cape Cod Bay
  • Funny fish are on the horizon with Bonito already present

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About the author 

Kevin Collins

Kevin spent a decade with the New England Patriots and New England Revolution producing podcasts and other digital content. Currently he is the host and producer of the podcasts here on My Fishing Cape Cod. Kevin grew up on the beach in Plymouth, MA and has salt water running through his veins.


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