Jigs
Spro Bucktail Jigs
Durable hair jigs for stripers, fluke, and anything that eats baitfish.
Check Price
Saltwater & Coast
Fly Fishing
Spin, Cast & Bait
Race Point Fishing Guide
Massachusetts
The northern tip of Cape Cod at Provincetown, where fast currents and deep water near shore draw surfcasters after striped bass and bluefish.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Race Point for striped bass and bluefish. In October, striped bass and bluefish are in season, and Clouser Minnow, Lefty's Deceiver and Walking Topwater are a good place to start. There are 4 shops within 25 miles; the closest is Blackbeard's Bait & Tackle in Eastham, about 21 mi away. Cape Cod Bay is about 15 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Season at a Glance
Striped Bass
Bluefish
JFMAMJJASOND
What You'll Catch
Race Point Species
Striped Bass
Prime NowJ
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Best: Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov
Bluefish
Prime NowJ
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Best: May to Oct
Images: Duane Raver, USFWS. Public domain.
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
7 picks for October. marks species in season in October.
Lefty's Deceiver #3/0-2
FlyStreamer · Bluefish, Striped Bass
Shop This FlyClouser Minnow #1/0-8
FlyStreamer · Striped Bass
Shop This FlyWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Bluefish, Striped Bass
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Striped Bass
Shop This LureBucktail Jig 1/4 to 2 oz
LureJig · Striped Bass
Shop This LureMetal Jig 1/2 to 3 oz
LureJig · Bluefish
Shop This LureCut Mullet Chunk or strip
BaitNatural Bait · Bluefish
Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Striped Bass
Fly 9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate or sinking line, 20 lb leader. Clousers and Deceivers.
Spin / Cast 7 to 8 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 30 lb braid with a 20 to 30 lb leader.
Bluefish
Fly 9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate line, wire or 40 lb bite tippet.
Spin / Cast 7 to 9 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 20 lb braid with a wire leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Race Point
Metal Jigs
Deadly Dick Deadly Dick Metal Jig
A small, heavy casting jig for fast-moving albies and mackerel.
Check PriceReels
Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
Check PriceFly Rods
Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 10 wt Fly Rod
Backbone for big flies, heavy wind, and fish that run into the backing.
Check PriceRods
Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod
A medium inshore rod for jigs, popping corks, and live bait.
Check PriceLine
PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
Check PriceTopwater
Heddon Zara Spook
The walk-the-dog topwater that works in fresh and salt.
Check PriceSpoons
Acme Kastmaster Spoon
A dense spoon that casts a mile and flutters on the fall.
Check PriceSome links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Within 25 Miles
Shops Near Race Point
Within 25 Miles
Guides and Charters Near Race Point
Charter
Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing
Provincetown, Massachusetts· 4 mi
MacMillan Pier 508-241-3469
Per their website: Inshore
Charter
Reel Deal Fishing Charters
Truro, Massachusetts· 10 mi
5 Great Hollow Rd 508-487-3767
Per their website: Offshore, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Charter
Schooney Charter Fishing
Truro, Massachusetts· 11 mi
2 Josephs Rd 508-274-7963
Per their website: Full-Day Trips
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 15 mi
Cape Cod Bay
The bay inside the hook of Cape Cod between Plymouth and Provincetown, where state harvest records show a strong striped bass fishery.
Striped Bass
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 29 mi
Cape Cod
Stripers and albies from the beach, flats, and rips.
Striped Bass · False Albacore · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 41 mi
Boston Harbor
The waters around the Boston Harbor Islands, home to striped bass and bluefish, with shore fishing on Deer Island.
Striped Bass · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 49 mi
Great Point (Nantucket)
The northern tip of Nantucket, open to surf fishing year-round, where anglers target striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and Spanish mackerel.
Striped Bass · Bluefish · False Albacore
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 51 mi
Martha's Vineyard
An island known for surfcasting and a fall derby for stripers, blues, and albies.
Striped Bass · Bluefish · False Albacore
Saltwater & Coast · Rhode Island · About 68 mi
Narragansett Bay
A large bay with spring schoolie stripers, summer blues, and fluke.
Striped Bass · Bluefish · Flounder