Boat Spots
A comprehensive list of Cape Cod boat fishing spots. Whether you are looking to head South of the Vineyard to catch white marlin, east of Chatham for bluefin tuna, or are looking for a trophy striper closer inshore, Salty Cape's list of hot boat fishing spots serves as a great primer for first-timers to an area.
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The Monomoy Shoals
NOAA chart number: 13237 Lat & Long: 41°32’ x 70°03’ Best tide: Either; action slows at slack. Hazards: Strong rip, large ocean swells at times,...
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Woods Hole
Approximate Lat & Long: 41°30.6’ N, 70°41’ W Known for: Stripers in the spring and fall, topwater bluefish and albies in the mid-summer and False...
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West End of The Canal
Approximate Lat & Long (Flats Area): 41°42.5’ N, 70°38.5’ W Best tide: Incoming in the spring (east); outgoing in the summer and fall (west). Hazards: ...
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Race Point
Race Point is one of Cape Cod's most productive fishing spots. Learn how and when to fish the Race through videos, charts and tackle suggestions.
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Middle Ground
Boat: Fortier 30 Rod: Offshore Angler 15-30 Stand Up Reel: Avet JX7 Line: Tuf Line Braided Leadcore Leader: 40lb Flourocarbon Lure: Hogy Original with 10/0...
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Horseshoe Shoal
Horseshoe is best known as a premier location for large bluefish on the south side of Cape Cod. Casting and trolling are both reliable techniques...
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Wasque
Wasque is a great boat spot because bait from Nantucket sound gets swept through the channeled water between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
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Gordon’s Gully
Gordon’s Gully is a relatively close spot to the south side of Martha’s Vineyard, located along the 20 fathom depth curve. It’s a good early...
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The Star
Historically, the Star has been an early season spot for yellow fin but in recent years it hasn’t fished as well as in previous years....
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The Owl
The owl is very close (only 8 miles south of the Hooter) and resides on the 20 fathom curve. In July of 2014, there were...
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