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Artificial Lure's Cape Cod Canal Fishing Report
May 9, 2025
Mornin' folks! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water report for the Canal and surroundin' waters. We've got ourselves a decent day shapin' up with temps in the low 60s and a light southwest breeze—perfect for pushin' more of those migratory stripers our way.
The Canal's been heatin' up this past week! Those spawned-out Chesapeake bass we've been waitin' on are finally makin' their way up to our neck of the woods. AJ over at Red Top Sporting Goods confirmed fresh-run stripers in the Canal earlier this week[5]. The east end has been producing steadier action than the west, with most guys scoring during the early morning outgoing tides.
Speaking of tides, we've got a high around 8:45 this morning and another tonight around 9:15. The current's runnin' east to west until about noon, so get out there early if you can. The sweet spot's been about two hours after high tide when that water really starts movin'.
The bait situation's lookin' mighty fine—we've got ourselves a genuine smorgasbord with squid, herring, and even some tinker mackerel in the mix[3]. Those night boats outta Hyannis have been loadin' up on squid, though the daytime bite's been a bit slower[1].
Most successful anglers have been throwin' white or chartreuse paddletails on 1-2 oz jigheads, especially around the herring runs. Don't overlook those old reliable SP Minnows in mackerel patterns either. If you're a bait chunker, fresh mackerel or herring chunks have been outfishin' the ol' standby bunker.
Down in Buzzards Bay, the tautog bite's been steady with charter boats puttin' together easy limits in water around 20 feet deep[1]. If you're lookin' for some delicious fish for the table, green crabs on a jig head in any rocky structure should do the trick.
Hot spots this week: Scusset Beach jetty has been producin' some decent schoolies on the incoming, and the area around the Sagamore Bridge has seen a few keeper-sized bass during the east tide. For the tog, try the rocky areas off Stony Point Dike if you can get out in a boat.
Those holdover stripers that have been finicky in the backwaters are gettin' more active as water temps climb closer to 50 degrees. They've been selective, but if you hit the outgoing tide in places like Scorton Creek or the Sandwich creeks, you might connect[1][4].
Remember, this is just the beginning of our season. Mother's Day weekend traditionally kicks things into high gear, and we're right on schedule. The herring are thick in the runs, the water's warmin' up nicely, and it's about to get real good real fast[4].
Tight lines, and I'll see ya on the rocks!
May 9, 2025
Mornin' folks! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water report for the Canal and surroundin' waters. We've got ourselves a decent day shapin' up with temps in the low 60s and a light southwest breeze—perfect for pushin' more of those migratory stripers our way.
The Canal's been heatin' up this past week! Those spawned-out Chesapeake bass we've been waitin' on are finally makin' their way up to our neck of the woods. AJ over at Red Top Sporting Goods confirmed fresh-run stripers in the Canal earlier this week[5]. The east end has been producing steadier action than the west, with most guys scoring during the early morning outgoing tides.
Speaking of tides, we've got a high around 8:45 this morning and another tonight around 9:15. The current's runnin' east to west until about noon, so get out there early if you can. The sweet spot's been about two hours after high tide when that water really starts movin'.
The bait situation's lookin' mighty fine—we've got ourselves a genuine smorgasbord with squid, herring, and even some tinker mackerel in the mix[3]. Those night boats outta Hyannis have been loadin' up on squid, though the daytime bite's been a bit slower[1].
Most successful anglers have been throwin' white or chartreuse paddletails on 1-2 oz jigheads, especially around the herring runs. Don't overlook those old reliable SP Minnows in mackerel patterns either. If you're a bait chunker, fresh mackerel or herring chunks have been outfishin' the ol' standby bunker.
Down in Buzzards Bay, the tautog bite's been steady with charter boats puttin' together easy limits in water around 20 feet deep[1]. If you're lookin' for some delicious fish for the table, green crabs on a jig head in any rocky structure should do the trick.
Hot spots this week: Scusset Beach jetty has been producin' some decent schoolies on the incoming, and the area around the Sagamore Bridge has seen a few keeper-sized bass during the east tide. For the tog, try the rocky areas off Stony Point Dike if you can get out in a boat.
Those holdover stripers that have been finicky in the backwaters are gettin' more active as water temps climb closer to 50 degrees. They've been selective, but if you hit the outgoing tide in places like Scorton Creek or the Sandwich creeks, you might connect[1][4].
Remember, this is just the beginning of our season. Mother's Day weekend traditionally kicks things into high gear, and we're right on schedule. The herring are thick in the runs, the water's warmin' up nicely, and it's about to get real good real fast[4].
Tight lines, and I'll see ya on the rocks!
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure's Cape Cod Canal Fishing Report
May 9, 2025
Mornin' folks! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water report for the Canal and surroundin' waters. We've got ourselves a decent day shapin' up with temps in the low 60s and a light southwest breeze—perfect for pushin' more of those migratory stripers our way.
The Canal's been heatin' up this past week! Those spawned-out Chesapeake bass we've been waitin' on are finally makin' their way up to our neck of the woods. AJ over at Red Top Sporting Goods confirmed fresh-run stripers in the Canal earlier this week[5]. The east end has been producing steadier action than the west, with most guys scoring during the early morning outgoing tides.
Speaking of tides, we've got a high around 8:45 this morning and another tonight around 9:15. The current's runnin' east to west until about noon, so get out there early if you can. The sweet spot's been about two hours after high tide when that water really starts movin'.
The bait situation's lookin' mighty fine—we've got ourselves a genuine smorgasbord with squid, herring, and even some tinker mackerel in the mix[3]. Those night boats outta Hyannis have been loadin' up on squid, though the daytime bite's been a bit slower[1].
Most successful anglers have been throwin' white or chartreuse paddletails on 1-2 oz jigheads, especially around the herring runs. Don't overlook those old reliable SP Minnows in mackerel patterns either. If you're a bait chunker, fresh mackerel or herring chunks have been outfishin' the ol' standby bunker.
Down in Buzzards Bay, the tautog bite's been steady with charter boats puttin' together easy limits in water around 20 feet deep[1]. If you're lookin' for some delicious fish for the table, green crabs on a jig head in any rocky structure should do the trick.
Hot spots this week: Scusset Beach jetty has been producin' some decent schoolies on the incoming, and the area around the Sagamore Bridge has seen a few keeper-sized bass during the east tide. For the tog, try the rocky areas off Stony Point Dike if you can get out in a boat.
Those holdover stripers that have been finicky in the backwaters are gettin' more active as water temps climb closer to 50 degrees. They've been selective, but if you hit the outgoing tide in places like Scorton Creek or the Sandwich creeks, you might connect[1][4].
Remember, this is just the beginning of our season. Mother's Day weekend traditionally kicks things into high gear, and we're right on schedule. The herring are thick in the runs, the water's warmin' up nicely, and it's about to get real good real fast[4].
Tight lines, and I'll see ya on the rocks!
May 9, 2025
Mornin' folks! Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water report for the Canal and surroundin' waters. We've got ourselves a decent day shapin' up with temps in the low 60s and a light southwest breeze—perfect for pushin' more of those migratory stripers our way.
The Canal's been heatin' up this past week! Those spawned-out Chesapeake bass we've been waitin' on are finally makin' their way up to our neck of the woods. AJ over at Red Top Sporting Goods confirmed fresh-run stripers in the Canal earlier this week[5]. The east end has been producing steadier action than the west, with most guys scoring during the early morning outgoing tides.
Speaking of tides, we've got a high around 8:45 this morning and another tonight around 9:15. The current's runnin' east to west until about noon, so get out there early if you can. The sweet spot's been about two hours after high tide when that water really starts movin'.
The bait situation's lookin' mighty fine—we've got ourselves a genuine smorgasbord with squid, herring, and even some tinker mackerel in the mix[3]. Those night boats outta Hyannis have been loadin' up on squid, though the daytime bite's been a bit slower[1].
Most successful anglers have been throwin' white or chartreuse paddletails on 1-2 oz jigheads, especially around the herring runs. Don't overlook those old reliable SP Minnows in mackerel patterns either. If you're a bait chunker, fresh mackerel or herring chunks have been outfishin' the ol' standby bunker.
Down in Buzzards Bay, the tautog bite's been steady with charter boats puttin' together easy limits in water around 20 feet deep[1]. If you're lookin' for some delicious fish for the table, green crabs on a jig head in any rocky structure should do the trick.
Hot spots this week: Scusset Beach jetty has been producin' some decent schoolies on the incoming, and the area around the Sagamore Bridge has seen a few keeper-sized bass during the east tide. For the tog, try the rocky areas off Stony Point Dike if you can get out in a boat.
Those holdover stripers that have been finicky in the backwaters are gettin' more active as water temps climb closer to 50 degrees. They've been selective, but if you hit the outgoing tide in places like Scorton Creek or the Sandwich creeks, you might connect[1][4].
Remember, this is just the beginning of our season. Mother's Day weekend traditionally kicks things into high gear, and we're right on schedule. The herring are thick in the runs, the water's warmin' up nicely, and it's about to get real good real fast[4].
Tight lines, and I'll see ya on the rocks!