← Back to Massachusetts

Fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region

Explore fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region of Massachusetts. Cape Cod Inlet, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Monomoy

The inlet streams feeding Cape Cod offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Cape Cod Inlet (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Cape Cod Inlet, Massachusetts

The inlet streams feeding Cape Cod offer good fishing for the region's target species.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Martha's Vineyard (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Martha's Vineyard offers excellent fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Lake Street Landing →

3. Nantucket (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Nantucket offers excellent fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Children’s Beach Boat Ramp →

4. Monomoy (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Monomoy, Massachusetts

Monomoy offers excellent fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Children’s Beach Boat Ramp →

5. North Cape Cod Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

North Cape Cod Lake, Massachusetts

North Cape Cod Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Cape Cod & Islands of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Ashumet Pond Boat Launch →

6. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Lake K10, Massachusetts

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Cape Cod & Islands of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Assawompset Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Assawompset Pond, Massachusetts

Popular fishing lake in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Hathaway Park Boat Ramp →

8. Great Herring Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Great Herring Pond, Massachusetts

Popular fishing lake in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Long Pond Boat Launch →

9. Great Quittacas Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Great Quittacas Pond, Massachusetts

Popular fishing lake in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Long Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Long Pond, Massachusetts

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Cape Cod & Islands of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Hathaway Park Boat Ramp →

11. Pocksha Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Pocksha Pond, Massachusetts

Popular fishing lake in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Monponsett Pond Boat Launch →

12. Acushnet River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Acushnet River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Agawam River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Agawam River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Andrews River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Andrews River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Assonet River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Assonet River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Hathaway Park Boat Ramp →

16. Bass River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Bass River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Bluefish River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Bluefish River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Boat Meadow River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Boat Meadow River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Bourne Wharf River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Bourne Wharf River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Bumps River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Bumps River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Cedar Swamp River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Cedar Swamp River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Hathaway Park Boat Ramp →

22. Centerville River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Centerville River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Childs River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Childs River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Johns Pond Boat Launch →

24. Cole River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Cole River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Somerset Marina →

25. Coonamesset River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Coonamesset River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Ashumet Pond Boat Launch →

26. Copicut River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Copicut River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Cotley River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Cotley River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Duck Hill River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Duck Hill River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. East Branch Palmer River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

East Branch Palmer River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Shaws Boat Yard →

30. East Branch Sippican River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

East Branch Sippican River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. East Branch Westport River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

East Branch Westport River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Westport River Boat Ramp →

32. Eel River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Eel River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Forge River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Forge River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Great Wood Island River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Great Wood Island River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Marshfield Boat Launch Facility →

35. Green Harbor River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Green Harbor River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Marshfield Boat Launch Facility →

36. Herring River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Herring River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Jones River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, Tuna)

Jones River, Massachusetts

Popular river fishing in the Cape Cod & Islands Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10

Boat Launch: Town Landing →

Fishing Tips for the Cape Cod & Islands Region

More Regions in Massachusetts

← Back to Massachusetts

Get CatchTales

Ready to start bragging? Download the app and hit the water.