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<p><strong>Cape Cod Bay Surface Fishing</strong></p><ul><li>Chases stripers, bluefish and albies feeding at the surface, with guests casting into the action when it breaks.</li><li>Adjusts each outing between surface and bottom fish depending on where the fish are holding.</li></ul><p><strong>Light Tackle and Jigging</strong></p><ul><li>Offers light tackle fishing for Atlantic bonito, which run fast on light gear.</li><li>Lists light tackle, trolling and jigging among the fishing techniques used on charters.</li></ul><p><strong>Family and Beginner Trips</strong></p><ul><li>Reviews describe the crew as good with kids and helpful to novice anglers.</li><li>Trip offerings are listed at a beginner level for in-person charters.</li></ul>

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<p><div>We had a 12 to 4 Charter. Headed out to the Shoals where right out of the bat we hooked up on a nice blue fish and that was it for the rest of the day. We hammered all over the place and I could get that one fish. On our way and we dropped them off at the café for a good late lunch.</div></p>

Fishing rod extended over ocean waters from boat deck in East Dennis MA

Bluefish caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA waters

Tough day on the water

<p><div>We Headed west and we’re able to find all different size fish. We found some big and some small. We sent home two nice  keepers, four nice fillets.</div></p>

Fishing charter boat with outrigger poles and equipment on calm waters near East Dennis MA

Striped bass catch on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass catch on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA

Striped bass catch displayed on fishing boat in East Dennis MA

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA

Two striped bass caught on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

Big fish and two keepers sent home

<p><div>we had big fish, small fish, and plenty of action in great memories created</div></p>

Striped bass caught during fishing tour in East Dennis MA

Two striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA

Two striped bass caught during fishing tour in East Dennis MA

Big and small striped bass

<p><div>We had an 8 o’clock trip which produced some good action. All different sizes.  Sent Home some fresh fish for dinner on the grill</div></p>

Striped bass catch on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass catch displayed on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

A nice morning trip ￼￼

<p><div>had a nice morning trip with plenty of action sent home four nice fillets for dinner</div></p>

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA on boat deck

Striped bass catch held on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

Morning trip

<p><div>have a nice morning trip with great people. Everybody got into the action, which was great.</div></p>

Family trip

<p><div>had a nice morning trip was out there looking for some good size straight pass, but all we could find dmsll ones. Weather was perfect in the crew was awesome.</div></p>

Fishing catch displayed on boat in East Dennis MA waters

They were not monsters ￼

<p><div>we have some tough fishing, but we did get our first bluefish of the season</div></p>

Bluefish catch on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

First bluefish of the season ￼

<p><div>have the boys out and do some Jagan little bit of Cape Cod cardio I was able to find some striped bass on the shoals</div></p>

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA waters

Good morning for the boys ￼

<p><div>had a nice morning trip hunted around, found some action not the best day, but we did get them to get some good photos of some fish</div></p>

Striped bass caught during fishing trip in East Dennis MA

The boys get it done

<p><div>can I have some people from overseas from Jeremy that came over to enjoy vacation and catch some fish. The mission was accomplished and we sent home six nice fillets for dinner.</div></p>

Successful striped bass fishing trip in East Dennis MA showing fresh caught fish in net

Striped bass caught on fishing charter in East Dennis MA

All the way over from Germany to catch fish ￼

<p><div>today we had Mike out with his boy who was going to university of Auburn. Had a good trip found some good fish and sent home some dinner for them.</div></p>

Mike and his son before he goes to college ￼

<p><div>had a trip at 12 o’clock and we hunted all over the place. We only found two fish out of the whole day. A very tough day however we did bring some smiles to a couple young boys faces while they drilled in their fish.</div></p>

Tough day

<p><div>our 12 o’clock trip was with the Curry boys. Always a theme for our trip and this year’s pirates.  Great Fishing San Thomas some fillets for dinner. Great memories, great fishing, and great weather.</div></p>

Pirates on the High Seas ￼

<p><div>we had an 8 o’clock trip. Found the fish right out of the start. I was able to find a nice slot fish that we sent home for dinner. Great day great memories great fishing.</div></p>

Cooked fish wrapped in aluminum foil on kitchen counter in East Dennis MA

Ladies, get it done ￼

<p><div>today’s trip was part of a 15 boat trip out of rock Harbor. We had the boys from Maine and they crushed it, 10 fish nine of them all over 34 inches except for the last one which came in at 30. We were able to send home some nice fillets for dinner tonight. </div></p>

Fishing charter boat on ocean waters with American flag in East Dennis MA

The boys from Maine get it done ￼

<p><div>we left the dock at one to beat the winds that were coming later on in the day. We hunted all over the place and finally found them at 4 PM. We sent home four nice fillets for the grill. Mom and dad helped the kids real Fishing, great memories were created.</div></p>

Striped bass catch on fishing charter in East Dennis MA

Boat bow on open ocean waters in East Dennis MA

Family day on the water 

<p><div>our second trip of the day started at 12. We went to the shows where we found three nice slot size take-home striped Bass. We found some big ones as well. Six nice fillets for dinner.</div></p>

Freshly caught striped bass displayed on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass caught on fishing charter in East Dennis MA waters

Perfect conditions, and fishing on our afternoon trip ￼

<p><p></p><div>Great morning trip. Found a nice one to send home for dinner and found a bunch of big ones.  Fresh Striped Bass for the grill tonight</div><p></p></p>

Great morning trip ￼

<p><div>we left the dock at 8 o’clock and some very challenging Seas. We made it to where we needed to and everybody caught fish. We were able to send home four fillets for everybody to have. The Razorbacks got it done.</div></p>

Successful striped bass fishing charter in East Dennis MA with large catch displayed on boat

Fresh caught fish displayed on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA

Fishing rod bent with catch on charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

The Razorbacks get it done ￼

<p><div>let’s the dock at noon time. Took a while to find them. But when we did, we found fish from 33 inches up to 40 inch fish. Unfortunately, they were all too big and they were all put back in the ocean. Was not able to send any food home thank you.</div></p>

Dad and son crush it

<p><div>left the dock at seven. Went east and found the fish. Sent home four nice fillets for dinner.</div></p>

Morning trip done

<p><div>we left the dock at 11 and went right back to where we were in the morning. We found some nice fish and sent home four nice fillets for the week for the grill.</div></p>

Striped bass caught on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA with fishing boat and equipment visible

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA with fishing boat and ocean

Fishing charter boat with multiple fishing rods and tackle ready for offshore fishing in East Dennis MA waters

Afternoon with the family, which created memories

<p><div>Left the dock at seven had to run around a little bit, but did find them. Sent home fresh striped bass for ceviche and fillets on the grill.</div></p>

Striped bass fishing success on charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

Morning delight

<p><div>We left at noon and werw tight by 12:45.  great afternoon weather wise.  Great fishing and great memories.  We also sent home some freah striped bass home foe dinner </div></p>

Striped bass fishing success on boat in East Dennis MA waters

Afternoon delight 

<p><div>we left the dock at noon time and we were into the fish by 1245. Great day great memories. We had big fish and we had fish to send home for dinner.</div></p>

<p><p></p><div>we snuck out at seven and we’re aware on shoals  by 7:30. We were tight by 740. Everybody caught fish and sent two slot fish home for fillets. Great morning before the wind came.</div><p></p></p>

Fishing from boat deck in East Dennis MA waters with other boats visible in distance

Sneaking in before winds came ￼

<p><div>Left yhe dock at 7am. aearched all over and found a few at the wnd if the trip.  We sent home 4 nice filets home for dinner </div></p>

Tough morning

<p><div>We left the dock at 12pm. Made our way eadt a d found them right away.  Great action with a striped bass over 40 inches.   Great afternoon trip and we sent freah bass home for dinner. </div></p>

Two striped bass caught on fishing charter in East Dennis MA

Striped bass caught on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA

Striped bass catch displayed on fishing charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass catch during fishing trip in East Dennis MA

Family day with big fish action

<p><div>We left at 7am and were deep into them by 7:45am.  All great fish with lots of action.  </div></p>

Two anglers displaying caught striped bass on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass catch on fishing boat with multiple rods in East Dennis MA waters

Boys getting it done

<p><div>A great trip had by all.</div></p>

Fishing charter boat on ocean waters near East Dennis MA with fishing rods and American flag

Successful striped bass fishing trip on boat in East Dennis MA waters with fresh catch

Fishing charter boat with large caught fish being displayed on deck in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass catch on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters with multiple fishing rods

Striped bass fishing catch displayed on charter boat in East Dennis MA waters

A great family trip ￼

<p><div>A great morning trip and a personal best for that young man. Seven fish total with one sent home for dinner.</div></p>

Fresh striped bass fillet in plastic bag on boat deck with ocean wake in background from East Dennis MA fishing trip

Personal best 

<p><div>A great morning trip and a personal best for that young man</div></p>

Fresh striped bass catch in plastic bag on boat deck with ocean wake in background during fishing trip in East Dennis MA

PB for that young man

<p><div>We Headed out to deepwater where we found them laying around 40 feet of water. Due to the ocean temperature is getting warm we had to go into deeper water. Everybody caught fish and we sent them home for the grill.</div></p>

Morning bite 

<p><div>today we had a morning trip. It was a two boat trip. We all fish together and we all did great. Good size fish, and found a couple slot ones to take home for dinner.</div></p>

Striped bass caught during fishing tour in East Dennis MA on boat

Two boat trip

<p><div>Our started out great. We found nothing but big fish. We kept on hunting for some slot size striped Bass to take off for dinner, however, we were unable to as it was nothing but big fish coming over the gunnel</div></p>

Striped bass fishing catch on boat in East Dennis MA waters

All big fish!!

<p><div>our afternoon trip had six boys from Ireland on it. Great trip cut fish and sent them home for them to cook on the grill.</div></p>

Fishing charter boat with striped bass catch in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass caught while fishing in East Dennis MA on boat deck with fishing rods visible

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA with fishing boat and ocean backdrop

Fresh fish catch in plastic bags on boat deck with twin outboard motors in East Dennis MA

The boys from Ireland

<p><div>We had Bruce out today for a morning trip. We headed off of Brewster and did quite well. All big fish even Casey, the mate, was able to get into the action as well.</div></p>

Fishing rods setup on boat deck in East Dennis MA waters with outboard motor visible

Fishing boat with rod holders and American flag on calm waters in East Dennis MA

Even the mate fishes

<p><div>The afternoon trip was a slow one. The weather conditions were perfect. We were able to grab one and it was almost as big as the angler.</div></p>

Slow bite

<p><div>this morning trip was a family from Michigan. We had a great morning with all different size fish. We were able to send some fish home so they could try fresh striped bass for the grill</div></p>

Fishing boat with multiple rods set up for deep sea fishing off East Dennis MA coast

Fishing from boat deck with rod in East Dennis MA waters

Fishing rod held over blue ocean water from boat in East Dennis MA

Two anglers holding striped bass on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

Striped bass caught during fishing charter in East Dennis MA with fishing rods and net visible on boat deck

Family getting together and getting it done

<p><div>today we had a tournament in the theme was worldwide wrestling Federation. We did well, but we did not place in the tournament. We certainly drew a lot of attention for the outfits. A great day.</div></p>

Tournament time

<p><div>had a great morning trip. Left the dock at eight. Had fish on the line by 830. All different sizes. Was able to grab two take-home fish that we’re gonna become ceviche for dinner.</div></p>

Striped bass caught on fishing boat in East Dennis MA waters

Fresh caught fish in bags on boat table after successful fishing trip in East Dennis MA

Great morning trip 

<p><div>our afternoon trip was very challenging. Lots of fish lots of great marks, but they would not eat. We tried everything, but it just didn’t work until the very end where we found a nice striped Bass to take home for dinner.   Way to go dad</div></p>

Fresh shellfish in plastic bag on white boat table in East Dennis MA waters

Happy Father’s Day 

<p><div>our morning trip started out slow, but picked up by the end of the day. The boys got her done with two nice slot sized fish that they brought home for dinner. Fresh striped bass for everybody.</div></p>

Fishing from boat deck with rod over ocean water in East Dennis MA

<p><div>we had our second trip of the day which left at noon time. We had to run around a little bit however we finally did find them. Biggest fish of the day was 40 inches. An absolutely great afternoon was great clients and the weather was perfect.</div></p>

Fishing charter boat on ocean waters in East Dennis MA with fishing rods and equipment ready for deep sea fishing


Afternoon delight

<p><div>we left the dock at 8 o’clock in the line too tight by 8:30. Found some really big size fish got some photographs and at the end of the day or morning we were able to find two nice size take-home striped Bass for dinner.</div></p>

Fishing boat with angler and fishing rods on calm ocean waters near East Dennis MA

Fishing charter boat with multiple rods set up on calm blue ocean waters in East Dennis MA

Fresh fish fillets in plastic bags on boat deck after fishing trip in East Dennis MA

Deep sea fishing charter boat with fishing rods and equipment on calm ocean waters in East Dennis MA

<p><div>we left the dock at 8 o’clock. We headed to the deep water northwest between the Barnstable can and the one can. We where trolling Hoochies on wire and did fantastic, sent home four nice fillets for everybody to have dinner this week. The Fishing has been lights out. Let’s hope it continues.</div></p>

Successful striped bass fishing trip on boat in East Dennis MA waters

Fresh fish for dinner 

<p><div>We started out in some breezy winds however that had no effect on our our Fishing .  we had ovet 12 nice striped bass come over the gunnel with 2 making the slot size.  We sent home 4 nice fresh filets for the grill for dinner tonight v</div></p>

<p><p></p><div>We used Penn reels and Crowder rods</div><p></p></p>

Great morning trip with great bass fishing

<p><div>we had an afternoon trip. We finished off of Brewster and found some big striped bass. Our biggest was 43.5 inches. We found a bunch more and was able to find one to take home for dinner.</div></p>

<p><div>we were trolling with Wire Line with pen reels, and Crowder rods</div></p>

Fishing boat on calm ocean waters in East Dennis MA with multiple fishing rods ready for charter fishing

Fishing charter trip on calm blue waters near East Dennis MA with bent fishing rod indicating fish on the line

Fresh caught fish in plastic bags on boat deck in East Dennis MA

Fishing charter boat with rods and reels set up for deep sea fishing in East Dennis MA waters

Great striped bass action in the afternoon ￼

Striped Bass

Great Bass fishing in Cape Cod Bay today ￼

<p><div>we finished Cape Cod Bay using jigs. A great day on the water. Weather was great, but the fish were finicky. We were able to complete our mission by grabbing two nice fish and released. Our client, Mark had never caught one before.</div></p>

<p><div>we finished Wire Line with 3 ounce jigs. Working the bottom of Billingsgate Shoals.</div></p>

Atlantic Bonito

What a day we had out on the water with Frank and the crew from Wellfleet, Massachusetts! As a full-day charter fishing adventure with Magnanimous Sport Fishing, we set out to explore the Outer Cape and see what the nearshore Atlantic had in store. August is the perfect time of year for this type of inshore fishing trip, with clear conditions and active fish eager to hit the line.

We wasted no time getting the lines in the water, working a mix of techniques to cover different depths and target species. It wasn't long before we started hooking up, with some nice Atlantic bonito coming onboard. Those little speedsters really put up a great fight, carving through the water and making some impressive runs. In between bites, we took in the beautiful Cape Cod scenery, enjoying the sunny skies and calm seas.

The fishing was steady throughout the day, with the bonito continuing to hit. That's what makes these trips so much fun—the constant action and the thrill of the hunt. You never quite know what's going to hit the line next, and that sense of anticipation keeps you on your toes. Plus, with a great group of anglers and a comfortable boat, it's the perfect way to spend a day out on the water.

If you're looking to do some world-class inshore fishing on Cape Cod, I can't recommend Magnanimous Sport Fishing enough. Whether you're after Striped Bass, Bluefish, or speedsters like the Atlantic bonito we encountered, the team will put you on the fish and make sure you have an unforgettable experience. So what are you waiting for? Book your Cape Cod fishing adventure today and let's get you out on the water!

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