Cape Cod Bay Fishing Forecast

42.0334° N, 70.4161° W

Fishing conditions for Cape Cod Bay

Today Tomorrow Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30
sunrise 05:27
sunset 20:09

Biting score

100%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, July 25
1:44 AM

CloudyNight1
19° FEELS LIKE17°
wind
1.6 m/s GUSTS2.4 m/s
102.2 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
70%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
54%
visibility
24km
moon rise
16:50AM
moon
moonNew
  • Cape Cod Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Cape Cod Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 PM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Cape Cod Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 66°F (19°C) . Sunrise today: 05:27 AM, sunset: 08:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.18 inHg (767 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:50 PM and moonset at 12:44 AM.

About this spot

  • Cape Cod Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Cape Cod Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 PM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Cape Cod Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 66°F (19°C) . Sunrise today: 05:27 AM, sunset: 08:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.18 inHg (767 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:50 PM and moonset at 12:44 AM.

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Cape Cod Bay is the large, sheltered body of water enclosed by Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, one of the most iconic saltwater fishing destinations in the northeastern United States. The bay's productive cold waters support striped bass, bluefish, tautog, and summer flounder through seasonal migrations, and its position as the primary gathering point for the spring and fall striped bass migration makes it a landmark fishing destination for New England anglers. Spot Features: Cape Cod Bay is the sheltered bay enclosed by Cape Cod's north arm, bordered by the Cape Cod National Seashore. Its shallow, productive waters and diverse bottom structure concentrate striped bass, bluefish, and flounder. Bass anglers work the beaches, shoals, and channel edges with live mackerel, eels, and swimming plugs, bluefish hit metal jigs and poppers, fluke anglers drift Gulp baits over the sandy bottom. The bay is accessible from multiple Cape Cod launch ramps. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary target in Cape Cod Bay from late spring through fall, with the bay serving as a major staging area for the spring northward migration (May-June) and the fall southward return (September-October). Bluefish are present through summer and into fall following baitfish. Tautog are found in the rocky areas and ledges in spring and fall. Summer flounder are active in the bay during summer.
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