Cod Fishing Off Plymouth: Winter Season Guide for Cape Cod Bay
Plymouth's winter cod fishery on Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank runs December through April. Target these cold-water f...
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Plymouth Fishing
Plymouth is America's hometown and a premier fishing destination on Massachusetts' South Shore, with Cape Cod Bay, Stellwagen Bank, and productive nearshore waters accessible from the town's harbor. Striped bass, bluefin tuna, and cod are the primary targets for the local charter fleet.
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What's Biting in Plymouth?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
Color Key
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Off Season
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Nearshore
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G | G | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | G | G |
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Inshore
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- | - | - | - | G | P | P | G | G | G | - | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | - | - | F | - | - | - | - | F | F | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | - | - | - | F | F | F | F | - | - | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | - | - | - | F | G | G | G | - | - | - |
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Inshore
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- | - | - | - | - | F | G | G | F | - | - | - |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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- | - | - | - | - | - | G | G | G | F | - | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | - | - | - | - | F | F | - | - | - | - |
Species Glossary
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Plymouth Fish Species
8+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Charter Guide
Fishing Charter Types in Plymouth
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Plymouth Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Plymouth.
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Plymouth Fishing Reviews
Cape Cod Bay Stripers Were Thick
Fished Cape Cod Bay out of Plymouth and the Striped Bass were loaded up in the shallow water feeding on sand eels. Trolled tube and worm rigs and caught fish on every pass. Landed over 15 beautiful stripers with several pushing 40 inches.
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Captain Alicia
June
Striped Bass
Cod on the Bank Were Biting Hard
Dropped on Stellwagen Bank out of Plymouth and the Cod were chewing from the first drop. Jigged with diamond jigs and clam bait and filled the cooler with chunky Cod. Also caught a nice batch of Haddock. Historic fishing from a historic port.
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Captain Garrett
November
Cod
Haddock
Summer Striper Fishing Was Perfect
Fished the flats of Cape Cod Bay at low tide out of Plymouth and the Striped Bass were tailing on sand eels in just a few feet of water. Sight-casted to feeding fish and had incredible light-tackle action. This is some of the most exciting striper fishing anywhere.
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Captain Suzanne
July
Striped Bass
Stellwagen Bank Is a National Treasure
Fished Stellwagen Bank out of Plymouth and the diversity of marine life was astounding. We caught Bluefin Tuna and Cod and even saw Humpback Whales feeding nearby. This marine sanctuary is one of the most productive fishing grounds in the North Atlantic.
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Captain Vladimir
August
Bluefin Tuna
Cod
Plymouth Is an Underrated Fishing Port
Most people visit Plymouth for the history but the fishing here is absolutely world class. Quick runs to Stellwagen Bank for Bluefin and Cod, plus incredible Striper fishing right in Cape Cod Bay. We caught fish every day and explored a beautiful New England town.
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Captain Heather
October
Striped Bass
Cod
Bluefin on Stellwagen Were Giant
Ran out of Plymouth to Stellwagen Bank and found giant Bluefin Tuna in a feeding frenzy on sand eels. Hooked two monsters and landed a beautiful 500-pounder after a long battle. Plymouth is a great launching point for some of the best tuna fishing in the world.
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Captain Doug
September
Bluefin Tuna
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