On The Water’s Andrew Burke details some of his favorite topwater plugs, and the conditions he likes to fish them under.

OTW’s Andrew Burke gives an update on the striper fishing reports from around the northeast and provides some tips for getting started with night fishing for striped bass.

Cape Cod Bay: Some of the fish in the Canal last week have poured into Cape Cod Bay, but boat anglers are struggling to get on the water with the recent northerly blows.

Above: Topwater action is picking up, but jigs remain the best bet for Canal stripers.

The Cape Cod Canal Report Though the Canal isn’t as hot as it was in July, big fish can still be taken by persistent anglers targeting the lower portion of the water column.

Summer’s final month began this week, and while striper fishing hit a downturn, the tuna fishing caught fire east of Chatham, south of the Vineyard, and in the Canyons.

Cape Cod Bay Fishing Report Winds worked against Cape Cod Bay captains this week, but fish were still taken.

Strong numbers of bass are in Cape Cod Bay right now andollowing the fleet of boats hasn’t been necessary, as it’s not too difficult to find your own body of fish right now.

Cape Cod Bay Fishing Report Billingsgate Shoal is still holding lots of keeper-sized bass, according to John of Cape Cod Bay Charters.