Artificial Lure here with your Cape Cod Canal fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

We’re riding out that classic early-summer pattern on the Canal this week. The sunrise hit at 5:08 AM, with sunset lined up for 8:21 PM—plenty of daylight for those making the pre-dawn or dusk runs. As for the tides, we had a low tide early this morning just after 5 AM and the next high tides setting up late morning and close to midnight tonight, so those swinging tide windows are shaping up perfectly for Canal action, especially during that crucial changing-of-the-current bite.

Weather’s been nothing short of beautiful—temperatures floating in the upper 60s to low 70s, light winds, and water temps around 60–65°F. All of this is keeping baitfish like sand eels, mackerel, and the occasional small bunker pod in the ditch, and it’s attracting both fresh waves of migratory bass and some hungry bluefish. On The Water reports that big striped bass are sliding in from both the Hudson and Chesapeake, and regulars on the Canal are already pulling a healthy mix of slot-size and over-slot fish, with a few 40-inchers landed on well-timed tides this week.

Bluefish numbers are still solid, especially on the south-facing beaches and into the Canal at times. Fluke are showing up too, and while the wind’s made it tricky, those putting in the effort have been rewarded, especially around the edges and deeper points near the west end.

When it comes to lures, this week’s winners have been Shimano Current Sniper jigs, 3/8-ounce jigs tipped with Gulp swimming mullet, and Spro bucktail teasers about 18 inches above. Soft plastics, especially on a jig head, are picking up bass in the deeper stretches, and for those casting during first light or just after sunset, pencil poppers and metals are drawing aggressive strikes from both stripers and blues. For bait fishing, live eels and fresh chunk mackerel on the bottom are always a classic Canal bet.

A couple of hot spots to check out: the east end just below the Sagamore Bridge—especially on a pushing tide—has produced some solid bass, and the area around the Railroad Bridge on a dropping tide is holding mixed-size fish, particularly close to the rocks where the current seams meet. Don’t overlook the west end at first light—schoolies and the occasional gorilla blue have been corralled here as the tide starts to move.

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Cape Cod Canal lit up today with classic late June action—right in tune with what we’d expect for early summer on the Canal. Sunrise hit us at 5:07 AM and sunset’s coming at 8:22 PM, giving us those long daylight hours we love for chasing stripers and bluefish. Weather is mild, with air temps in the mid-70s, patchy clouds, and a gentle southwest breeze—ideal for working lures and holding bottom on those strong Canal tides. The tide schedule today gave us a morning east current, peaking around sunrise, then swinging west midday, so folks on the west end had the current working in their favor late morning into early afternoon.

Striped bass were out in good numbers again, with a healthy mix of schoolies and the bigger cows moving through—several fish caught north of 40 inches just this week. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, fresh waves of both Hudson and Chesapeake bass are sliding in, with some big girls hugging the deeper stretches. Best results came on 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper jigs and soft plastics worked off the bottom, especially near current seams and drop-offs. Plugging at sunrise paid off for early risers throwing swimming plugs like the Daiwa SP Minnow and Bill Hurley Cape Cod Sand Eel, the latter matching the abundant sand eels flooding the Canal this month, according to Goose Hummock Shops.

For topwater fans, pencil poppers like the Yo-Zuri 3DB and Drifter Doc continue to draw explosive strikes during outgoing tide, particularly when the bass are corralling bait near the surface. The bunker schools have been spotty, but when found, they’ve pulled in a few over-slot fish for those chunking with fresh bait. Live eels are another after-dark standby, especially worked across seams or the shadow edges near bridges.

Bluefish are still around, especially on the south-facing beaches and pushing into the east end of the Canal. Some choppers have been caught on metals and surface plugs, and while not as numerous as last week, they’re running solid size—keep those pliers handy! A few fluke are even being picked up on the edges, mainly in the slower-moving backwaters near the west end, taking a 3/8-ounce jig tipped with Gulp swimming mullet, as On The Water detailed.

Hot spots today have been the section between the Herring Run and the Railroad Bridge, especially on the west-ward outgoing tide, and the east end by the Sagamore Bridge when the morning current was rolling in. Both spots are holding bait and seeing big fish move through with the tide changes.

Bait of choice? Live eels after dark, and for daytime duty, sub-surface swimmers and heavy jigs to get down to where those post-spawn bass are holding. Topwater for the wild ones—there’s nothing like seeing that blowup at first light.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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This is Artificial Lure reporting live for June 21st, 2025, bringing you the morning bite update for the legendary Cape Cod Canal and the nearby haunts.

We’re locked into early summer patterns, with water temps still a touch on the cool side for this date, so the striper migration is behind by about a week. That means more big fish are still on the move, and Canal regulars are cashing in. According to On The Water’s June 19th report, a new wave of big bass is pushing up from Buzzards Bay, with fish up to 39 inches caught this week on heavy jigs like the 100-gram Shimano Current Sniper. Schoolies and slots are showing, but it’s the possibility of a surprise Chesapeake cow that’s got everyone on their toes.

Bluefish have arrived in better numbers, especially along the south-facing beaches, with choppers and pencils both getting hit. Fluke fishing is worth targeting when the wind lets you fish effectively – plenty of shorties, but patient anglers are sticking decent keepers from shore, especially working a simple jig-and-teaser rig with Gulp swimming mullets and Spro bucktails. Kingfish are also mixing in.

Today, we’re working a big tide swing. At Bournedale, high tide hits around 5:30am and again near 11:30pm, with a low at about 11:55am. Sunrise is at 5:08am and sunset at 8:21pm – plenty of daylight to work, and you’ll want to time efforts around dawn, dusk, and those tide changes for the best shot at active fish.

Weather’s in our favor: a break from the wind and clearer skies are warming the shallows, firing up all species. Cape Cod Canal regulars know the strongest tides push bait and big bass to ambush points. Toss heavy jigs or topwaters into the moving water – pencil poppers are a local favorite for early morning busts, while soft plastics on a jighead or heavy swimmers get down when the current rips.

The east end of the Canal has been hot at first light with fish pushing bait into the rips, while the Herring Run area is holding some of the bigger striped bass right now. The mid-section near the railroad bridge has also seen steady action, especially when menhaden schools are thick.

Your best bet today for stripers is to work the deeper channels on an outgoing tide. For bluefish, target shallower flats and slack water zones with metals or poppers. Fluke hunters: stick to gentle drop-offs with jigs tipped with Gulp.

To sum it up, there’s a strong mix of schoolies, slots, and a few true cows, with bluefish and even kingfish in the canal and adjoining waters. Keep your gear heavy, your knots tight, and your head on a swivel – it’s classic early summer Canal fishing here on the Cape.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Cape Cod Canal fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

First off, the sunrise came up bright at 5:08 AM, with sunset stretching out until 8:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work those morning and evening bites. Weather’s holding classic early summer—comfortable temps, a light breeze, and mostly clear skies, perfect for long sessions on the banks or hopping from hot spot to hot spot.

Checking the tides, today’s first high came in around 5:30 AM and the first low at 11:55 AM, so if you’re just heading out, that dropping tide is prime for targeting bass and blues, especially near the west end and the Railroad Bridge area. Those Canal currents are always ripping, so beef up your gear as needed and watch your footing near the rocks.

On to the fish: the Canal’s lit up with typical June action. Striped bass are coming through in good numbers, with a healthy mix of schoolies and cows—plenty over 30 inches, and a few pushing that 40-inch mark, especially at first light and on the slack before the turn. In fact, just this week, anglers reported productive runs during early morning tides, nailing big stripers on jigs and topwater plugs. According to On The Water’s latest report, some real Chesapeake cows are still moving through, so keep your eyes peeled for those bruisers.

Bluefish action has ramped up along the south-facing beaches and in the Canal itself. There are choppers in the mix now—these aren’t all just cocktails. Pencil poppers and metals are drawing plenty of aggressive hits, and a handful of northern kingfish have shown up around the east end.

Don’t snooze on fluke either, especially if the wind lays down. I hooked into a nice backwater fluke on a jig-and-teaser rig this week; a simple 3/8-ounce jig tipped with a Gulp swimming mullet and a Spro bucktail teaser about 18 inches above worked wonders. Most are shorts, but work through those, and you’ll find a few solid keepers for the table.

Hot spots right now? The west end near the Sandwich bulkhead for those big stripers on the move, and the area around the Railroad Bridge has been a steady producer for both bass and blues, especially at dawn. If you’re looking to mix it up, the edges of the shoals outside the east end have been good for fluke and the occasional blue blitz.

Best baits and lures this week: loaded up jigs, soft plastics on heavy heads, and topwater plugs like pencil poppers and spooks are the ticket for stripers and blues. For those targeting fluke, Gulp-tipped jigs and bucktail teasers are hard to beat.

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