Cape Cod Canal Fishing Report for October 31st, 2025 with Artificial Lure

# Cape Cod Canal Fishing Report - October 31st, 2025 Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing update for the Cape Cod Canal. Let's start with the tides. High tide came through at 7:10 this morning at 7.83 feet, and we've got another high at 7:21 tonight at 8.52 feet. Low tide hit at 1:10 PM at 1.66 feet. The tidal coefficient is running high—we're talking strong currents and good water movement, which should push fish toward structure. Weather-wise, we're looking at 52 degrees with light winds at 9 mph and gusts to 15. Sunrise was 7:13 this morning, sunset at 5:37 tonight. Water temperature is holding right around 60 degrees—that magical sweet spot for striped bass aggression. Here's what's been happening. The Canal's still holding stripers and bonito, though the bonito are getting lethargic and less plentiful as we move deeper into fall. Anglers have been dialing in fat stripers up to 38 inches using white and green paddletails worked deep with the current. Topwater pencil poppers and Little Neck poppers are crushing it at first light on slot-size fish. Bonito are responding better to soft plastics like flukes and slower presentations rather than the typical epoxy jigs. Tautog fishing remains excellent from the south side down through Buzzards Bay. Most keepers are running 50 to 70 feet deep, though Ben Sussman reports solid action in 15 to 25 feet in Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound. Green crabs on jigs are getting the job done. For hotspots, hit the east end of the Canal where the current rips hard—that's where the big fish congregate. Buzzards Bay's been consistent all week for tog. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe for daily reports. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn