The Fishing News
Fridays during summer
Some of the best recreational fishing anywhere can be found in the waters around Cape Cod. We've got bluefish off Popponesset, black sea bass in Buzzards Bay, bonito on the back side of Martha's Vineyard, bluefin tuna off Chatham, scup in Woods Hole, striped bass in the Big Ditch. Wherever the fish are, we'll be talking about them on the Fishing News.
Join us each week during saltwater fishing season as Steve Junker checks in with the folks at On the Water magazine and others to find out who's catching what where around the Cape and Islands — and how they're doing it.
Latest Episodes
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They’re speedy and shaped like a little tuna, and they’ve just arrived in our waters: bonito are here! Their return brings local fishers delight and (often) frustration. -
What fish is dark on one side and light on the other? Lies flat on the bottom and looks up with both eyes? Yes, it's fluke — and now that we're into July, it’s a good moment to fish for them. -
Inshore waters are warming, and that means it's time to start changing how you fish — especially for striped bass. -
Striped bass are chasing squid in waters around the Cape right now. And, as you might imagine, anglers are chasing those striped bass. -
For anglers looking to get out on the water, this recent string of windy days has been frustrating. Fortunately, we live in a place of many options. -
Bluefin tuna have made a remarkable comeback — in part because scientists are uncovering more information about their far-ranging migrations. -
It’s the season for striped bass. You can fish for them from the shore, you can fish for them from a boat, or... if you're out for adventure, you can fish for stripers standing on a kayak. -
It’s not easy fishing – we’re stuck up here in this atmosphere, while the fish we’re trying to catch are down there, in the water, out of sight. But nature offers us clues to what's going on: birds! -
Our Fishing News season begins with the happy return of striped bass to Cape Cod waters. Big fish seem to be in abundance, pointing to concerns about more recent spawning classes. -
Local anglers are putting away the sun shirts and flip-flops and happily reaching for the layers of fleece. From gator blues to tricky tog, fall-weather fishing is something to look forward to.
