As of November 10, 2024, the fishing scene at the Cape Cod Canal is looking promising, despite the late fall season. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Tidal Report
The tides are crucial for fishing in the Canal. Today, you can expect a high tide around 9:30 AM and a low tide around 3:30 PM. The changing tides will bring in fresh schools of baitfish, making it an ideal time to catch striped bass and other species.

### Weather
The weather remains mild for this time of year, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-50s to low 60s. This unseasonable warmth has kept the fish active longer than usual.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 6:23 AM, and sunset will be at 4:23 PM, giving you ample daylight to fish.

### Fish Activity
Striped bass, bluefish, and bonito are still lingering in the Canal, thanks to the abundant baitfish such as silversides, bay anchovies, sand eels, and young-of-year river herring. Yesterday, anglers reported catching stripers feeding on top and running far out towards the middle of the Canal. Some notable catches included a 43-inch striper and several over-slot bass caught on eels along the Elizabeth Islands[2].

### Best Lures and Bait
For shore fishing, 3- to 5-inch metals and epoxy/resin jigs, along with small topwater plugs, have been effective. Poppers and jigs that can reach the breaking fish in the middle of the Canal are highly recommended. Eels have also been successful for catching larger stripers[2].

### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the area around Bell Road, although it can get crowded and tangled with lines. Another prime location is near the Tuit Trading Post, a historical spot where the fishing has been good. Additionally, the eastern end of the Canal has seen some bonito and stripers mixed in with them on topwater plugs and epoxy jigs[1][2].

Overall, the Cape Cod Canal is offering some great fishing opportunities this late in the season. With the right lures and bait, and an understanding of the tides and fish activity, you should be able to land some impressive catches.