Massachusetts Fishing Reports (July 2025)

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Doug Edmunds
Orleans, Massachusetts
Reported: 1 month ago

Bass and flounder fishing is on fire!

Doug Edmunds Orleans, Massachusetts Reported: 1 month ago

Bass and flounder fishing is on fire!

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Mark Haley
Harwich, Massachusetts
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is still great!

Mark Haley Harwich, Massachusetts Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is still great!

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Mark Haley
Harwich, Massachusetts
Reported: 1 year ago

Mark Haley Harwich, Massachusetts Reported: 1 year ago

The fishing in Cape Cod Bay has been crazy good. We are finding stripe bass from 23 inches up to 41 inches. In Mass we have a slot rule so in order to take home a bass, it has to be between 28 inches and under 31 inches.
We have been jigging or as I like to say, Cape Cod Cardio, on the shoals. This has been producing the best results. The jigging can be challenging however when the line go tight, all is forgotten. Just last week we were able to knock off a bucket list request and he hit for his first stripe bass which was 33 inches. A nice photo shoot and back it went In to the water.
The bluefish have also just arrived and that is starting to pick up too.
If you are looking for some great fishing, please reach out and we can make it happen.

Striped Bass Fishing in Dennis, Massachusetts

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Hal Herrick
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Reported: 2 years ago

Catching them on topwater and swimming plugs

Hal Herrick Nantucket, Massachusetts Reported: 2 years ago

Catching them on topwater and swimming plugs

Striped Bass Fishing in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Hal Herrick
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Reported: 2 years ago

Catching them on topwater and swimming plugs.

Hal Herrick Nantucket, Massachusetts Reported: 2 years ago

Catching them on topwater and swimming plugs.

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Drew Downing with Down East Charters
Burke, Vermont
Reported: 2 years ago

Great bass fishing continues with a big push of false albacore and bonito in local waters in the last week. We have started to have shorter fishable windows due to fall weather, but with plenty of bait and warm water temps, we have a lot of fishing left to do.

Drew Downing with Down East Charters Burke, Vermont Reported: 2 years ago

Little Tunny / False Albacore fishing in Chatham, Massachusetts

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Jack Fadel
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Reported: 2 years ago

The fall run is on its way, slob striped bass are moving through and the tuna is hotter than ever. Jumbo scup are back at it also!

Jack Fadel Barnstable, Massachusetts Reported: 2 years ago

The fall run is on its way, slob striped bass are moving through and the tuna is hotter than ever. Jumbo scup are back at it also!

Striped Bass fishing in Barnstable, Massachusetts

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Drew Downing with Down East Charters
Burke, Vermont
Reported: 2 years ago

Drew Downing with Down East Charters Burke, Vermont Reported: 2 years ago

Couple shots. Tuna fishing continues to impress with all sizes available. Jig and bait bite with some topwater mixed in if you're lucky. Bass are around and we're a bit finicky this week with mild tides, bright sun, and warm water. False Albacore and Bonito are now being found in our local waters and fished with small epoxy jigs under birds. Truly the best time of year to be on the water when the weather cooperates.

Yellowfin Tuna fishing in Chatham, Massachusetts

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★★★★★
Great trip overall! Caption Jack was knowledgeable, patient, flexible and we caught a bunch of fish. Noman's Land is a beautiful island worth seeing.
Ben F. | July 17, 2025

Trip: Nomans Adventure Trip
★★★★★
Mark and Casey were awesome! They were relaxed, fun to hang out with, and great with kids. The boat was really comfortable and we caught more stripers than we could take with us. We will definitely book with Mark again on future trips.
Abby E. | July 14, 2025

Trip: Cape Cod Bay Bass and Bluefish
★★★★★
Ray was an awesome captain and guide. Very easy going and flexible on what we wanted to do and where to go. Glad we booked.
Michael J. | June 23, 2025

Trip: River Cruising with Capt Ray
★★★★★
We had an awesome time out there with Drew and Dawson! We were looking for bluefin tuna on artificial lures and fished hard off the Cape. The tuna were going crazy under birds. We got tight but unfortunately it wasn't to be. The Bluefin gotta win some days and can't wait to get back out there with these guys. Tackle was perfect and these guys know the area lick the back of their hand! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Fall Striper - 33’ Grady White
★★★★★
Captain Bob and his mate Rocko showed us the best day of fishing we could have asked for. They showed my son , niece and nephew how to bring in the stripers and that we did. Nice conversations, personable guys, highly recommend this trip. Jeff Brooke
Jeffrey B. | September 16, 2024

Trip: Cape Cod Striper Sniper Trip
★★★★★
Five stars only, because there is no option for six. We had a great time fishing with Mark and his son Ryan. Caught bunch of bonitos and couple of striped bass. Weather was perfect and company even better . Thank you captain Mark!
Sinisa B. | August 25, 2024

Trip: Cape Cod Bay Bass and Bluefish
★★★★★
Captain Mark and his 1st mate provided an awesome day of fishing for my family and me! Very rewarding experience and put us onto many striped bass! Great job and looking forward to doing this again through Mark!
John H. | August 6, 2024

Trip: Cape Cod Bay Bass and Bluefish
★★★★★
Tyler was awesome. We went out with three adults and two kids (6 & 8) and he got us on the fish! We caught a ton of massive striped bass and had a great time. Will definitely go out with him again.
Rachel W. | July 27, 2024

Trip: Plymouth Striped Bass Special
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Captain Doug. We would definitely book him again. The Captain Experiences team was also great and very responsive.
Keith M. | July 15, 2024

Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter
★★★★★
We had a great experience with Doug during our family vacation to the cape! Fish were caught and memories were made! Highly recommend Doug for your next fishing trip!
Brianna G. | July 8, 2024

Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter

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