Cape Cod Fishing Reports

Nantucket Sound

Bonito schools have been active but smaller and less consistent in Nantucket Sound. Anglers have found productive schools off Popponesset and around Wasque, with frequent double and triple hookups reported. The bonito fishing was described as excellent, especially in areas with strong currents and rip lines. There are reports of significant surface activity, with anglers using spinning tackle experiencing consistent action. The presence of small baitfish like peanut bunker, sand eels, and silversides has contributed to the vibrant bonito scene. Bluefish have also been present, especially in deeper waters.

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Buzzards Bay

In Buzzards Bay, anglers have had success with bonito using the Pink Hogy Surface Eraser. Stripers have been targeted with deep presentations such as jigging or using the tube-and-worm method. Topwater action has been effective early in the morning or during night tides. Larger stripers are being caught by livelining pogy schools, swimming eels in deeper waters, and trolling deep swimmers. There is an abundance of small bait in the bay, though no bonito or albies have been reported yet.

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Cape Cod Bay:

The bass population in Cape Cod Bay appears to be thriving, particularly in the areas around Provincetown and Nauset. Anglers have reported success with both mackerel and pogies as bait, resulting in catches of larger bass and occasional bluefin tuna sightings. Five-ounce nylon hair jigs and soft plastics mimicking sand eels have proven effective, especially when targeting deeper water schools. The tip of Cape Cod has also seen an increase in bluefish activity, adding to the diverse fishing opportunities in the bay.

Buzzards Bay:

Weekly Fishing Report – July 13 to July 19, 2024

Nantucket

This week presented challenging weather conditions, including thick fog and high winds, particularly on Nantucket. Despite these obstacles, anglers experienced consistent striper fishing at Great Point and Eel Point, with bucktail jigs and dark-colored soft plastics proving effective. Shore anglers found success from Cisco to Madaket/Smith Point, using live eels and various lures. Bluefish activity increased at Great Point and Eel Point, enhancing shark fishing opportunities, with sandbar (brown) sharks providing exciting action.

Martha’s Vineyard

On Martha’s Vineyard, improved weather later in the week made fishing more accessible. Small baitfish like sand eels and silversides were prevalent, contributing to a productive fishing environment. The best bluefish action occurred around Wasque, with fish averaging eight to ten pounds. Striped bass activity was reported on the north shore, with needlefish and swimming plugs being effective, alongside live eels. There were also decent bass bites around Squibnocket and Devil’s Bridge/Gay Head. Bonito fishing was successful down Aquinnah/Gay Head way, with deep-running minnow-style plugs, and trollers using pink or bright chartreuse swimmers around Wasque.