Mid-summer fishing conditions have settled over the Cape.

With in-shore water temperatures rising through the 60’s, beach fishing has become a night-time or very early morning endeavor.  Bluefish can still be taken throughout the day, particularly in the evening.

For boat anglers seeking striped bass, Wasque, Squibnocket and Gay Head are the best destinations.  However, commercial anglers are also targeting those spots.

Fluke fishing is holding up quite well, although shorts continue to outnumber the keepers.  Best bet for big fluke is deep water of 80 feet or more.

Surface temperatures at Hedge Fence on Friday were just above 70 degrees.  Bonito are likely to show up any day now.