Late Fall Fishing in the Cape Cod Canal: Stripers, Tautog, and More

As of November 21, 2024, the Cape Cod Canal is still offering some late-season fishing action, despite the approaching winter. Here’s what you need to know for today’s fishing trip:**Weather and Tides:**The weather is expected to be mild for this time of year, with temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s. Sunrise is at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 4:14 PM. Tides are crucial in the Canal; today, the high tide is at 8:47 AM and the low tide at 2:53 PM.**Fish Activity:**Striped bass, although fewer in number, are still active in the Canal, particularly towards the east end where they can be found feeding on top. Schoolie stripers are the most common, but some larger bass are still being caught. Tautog fishing remains strong, with fish moving to deeper waters as the temperatures drop.**Yesterday’s Catch:**Reports from yesterday indicate that anglers caught several schoolie stripers using 3- to 5-inch metals and epoxy/resin jigs. Some larger bass were also landed on eels along the Elizabeth Islands. Tautog fishing was productive in depths of 30 to 40 feet, with some cod caught incidentally.**Best Lures and Bait:**For stripers, use 3- to 5-inch metals, epoxy/resin jigs, and small topwater plugs. Poppers and jigs that can reach breaking fish far out in the Canal are also effective. For tautog, crabs and clams are the best bait.**Hot Spots:**The east end of the Cape Cod Canal is a hot spot for stripers, especially where they are feeding on top. For tautog, focus on the deeper areas of Buzzards Bay and around the Elizabeth Islands. The south shore of Cape Cod Bay also has some bass activity, particularly in the estuaries and rivers where they feed on small schools of peanut bunker.While the season is winding down, the mild weather is keeping the fish active, making it a good time to get out and enjoy some late-season fishing in the Cape Cod Canal.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.