Winters are seriously cold here, and most charters are out of the water, undergoing maintenance. However, you’ll find some local, experienced anglers hitting up reliable Striper hotspots during the “January thaw!”

Everything angling-related remains quiet during February, with most charters preparing for the arrival of the first spring Striper in March. Hardcore anglers can brave the cold for the chance to hook Winter Fluke.

March signals the arrival of Dennis’s fishing season, with charters heading out onto the Bay to explore popular spots for Striper “holdovers” – small variations of this species that don’t migrate.

April is often heralded as the true start of the season, and you’ll find a huge wealth of charters heading out onto the Bay to chase Striper. Tautog start to appear in the shallows, and the end of the month brings Bluefish.

Dennis’s angling opportunities start to seriously pick up – Striped Bass arrive daily, and are joined by Bluefish and Tautog. Towards the end of the month, huge Striper can be found in the Bay.

The fishing season is in full swing, and the bay is bustling with a variety of species. Visit now if you’re looking to chase cow Stripers. Offshore, it’s time for battle, with the waters rife with Bluefin Tuna my mid-June!

There’s a reason why many anglers flock to Dennis in July. Inshore, there’s Doormat Fluke, Striper, Bluefish, Tautog...the list goes on! Offshore, Bluefin Tuna put up an impressive fight, as well as Blue and Mako Sharks. 

The superstar of these waters, Striped Bass, provides plenty of angling action in August. You'll also find have the chance to hook Dennis’s two blues – Bluefin Tuna are abundant offshore, and there's Bluefish inshore.

As fall starts to settle in, offshore fishing is at its peak, with many anglers heading out to hook gigantic Bluefin Tuna, while Shark species can also be found. Inshore, it’s all about Striper, Bluefish, and Fluke.

Even with the arrival of winter, you’ll still find some angling action in Dennis. Just make sure you’re prepared for the weather! Target “holdover” Striper in the Bay, or get ready for the last of the Bluefin Tuna offshore.

December sees the fishing season winding down, as temperatures fall and fish start to migrate. If you want to experience some winter action in the area, some charters will be out on the Bay, hunting smaller Stripers.