June 1 through June 7 in Review:
During the first week of June 2024, Cape Cod fishing conditions were exceptionally productive across various locations. In Buzzards Bay, anglers experienced excellent topwater action, particularly around Fairhaven, where bass actively responded to topwater plugs. Nantucket Sound saw steady action on squid, with notable catches like a 33″ bass.
The Cape Cod Canal offered a strong morning bite with pencil poppers, and as the day progressed, paddletail jigs became effective due to the abundance of mackerel and other baitfish. Cape Cod Bay highlighted successful vertical jigging and trolling techniques for striped bass, especially near pogies.
Monomoy and the Outer Cape reported plentiful bass in the rips, feeding heavily on squid, with pink and white soft plastics being particularly effective. Around Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard, striped bass were abundant, with Hogy Charter Grade Squid Plugs proving especially successful.
Barnstable Harbor in Cape Cod Bay had a productive topwater bite in the mornings, with larger fish caught during first light tides.
Additionally, fishing at Wasque was highlighted for its excellent conditions, with anglers targeting striped bass and bluefish. Wasque, a wide area encompassing several shoals, was noted for its productive fishing due to bait from Nantucket Sound being swept through the channel between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Effective lures included pink and amber-colored baits, particularly for bass feeding on squid and lady crabs
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