Barnstable Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Barnstable

Drew Downing with Down East Charters
Burke, Vermont
Reported: 3 years ago

Drew Downing with Down East Charters Burke, Vermont Reported: 3 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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Hal Herrick
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Reported: 3 years ago

August fishing report for Nantucket Island. For the light tackle anglers, the Atlantic Bonito showed up earlier in the month. Big Bluefish have been a constant with warmer water temps and more bait (sand eels). Stripers are being caught in the colder water areas off the East end of Nantucket....

Hal Herrick Nantucket, Massachusetts Reported: 3 years ago

Bluefin Tuna fishing in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Ross W
Bourne, Massachusetts
Reported: 3 years ago

This was two days ago we are crushing blue fin tuna we caught 10 on that day and giant stripers today

Ross W Bourne, Massachusetts Reported: 3 years ago

This was two days ago we are crushing blue fin tuna we caught 10 on that day and giant stripers today

Bluefin Tuna fishing in Bourne, Massachusetts

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Ross W
Bourne, Massachusetts
Reported: 3 years ago

This was today

Ross W Bourne, Massachusetts Reported: 3 years ago

This was today

Striped Bass fishing in Bourne, Massachusetts

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Drew Downing with Down East Charters
Burke, Vermont
Reported: 3 years ago

Sure. Fishing has been really decent both inshore and offshore. Bluefin both giant and rec size to be had on bait/troll/spin locally. Bass transitioning from squid to sandeels and still productive on most tides under bird piles.

Drew Downing with Down East Charters Burke, Vermont Reported: 3 years ago

Striped Bass fishing in Chatham, Massachusetts

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Jason Hayes
Orleans, Massachusetts
Reported: 3 years ago

Todays trip just a half day fishing was amazing

Jason Hayes Orleans, Massachusetts Reported: 3 years ago

Todays trip just a half day fishing was amazing

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Ross W
Bourne, Massachusetts
Reported: 3 years ago

Today in the 30-40 mile an hour winds

Ross W Bourne, Massachusetts Reported: 3 years ago

Today in the 30-40 mile an hour winds

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★★★★★
Great trip overall! Captain 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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Tyler was amazing! Timely, professional and friendly. This charter was a gift for my dad for Father's Day, and we had the best time making memories as a family. All five of us each caught something, we would highly recommend and we plan to book again with Tyler in the future!
Brianna B. | June 24, 2024

Trip: Plymouth Striped Bass Special

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