Cape Cod Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cape Cod Bay

Bob Joyce
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Reported: 4 months ago

Cape cod bay is alive with keeper bass but you need know where thay are that's why a good charter boat is worth the price for a great experience

Bob Joyce Sandwich, Massachusetts Reported: 4 months ago

Cape cod bay is alive with keeper bass but you need know where thay are that's why a good charter boat is worth the price for a great experience

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Doug Edmunds
Orleans, Massachusetts
Reported: 5 months ago

Bass and flounder fishing is on fire!

Doug Edmunds Orleans, Massachusetts Reported: 5 months ago

Bass and flounder fishing is on fire!

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Mark Haley
Harwich, Massachusetts
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing is still great!

Mark Haley Harwich, Massachusetts Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing is still great!

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Mark Haley
Harwich, Massachusetts
Reported: 2 years ago

Mark Haley Harwich, Massachusetts Reported: 2 years 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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Drew Downing with Down East Charters
Burke, Vermont
Reported: 3 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: 3 years ago

Bonito fishing in Chatham, Massachusetts

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Jack Fadel
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Reported: 3 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: 3 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: 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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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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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Capt Marc was great - he got us on fish quickly. He had each of the 4 of us pulling in big fish for most of our time out there. Crew was very helpful too, especially for less experienced fisherman such as we are. Great experience and would definitely do it again! Great way to celebrate a 60th birthday with friends. - Rich
Richard S. | September 10, 2023

Trip: Rock Harbor Classic Sportfish
★★★★★
Captain Mark and his Mate Casey did a fantastic job and provided great service for our family. We caught a good amount of stripers and everyone had a great time. The Captain and Mate are polite and professional and the boat was spotless.
Evan G. | June 30, 2023

Trip: Cape Cod Bay Bass And Bluefish

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