Race Point wraps the very tip of Cape Cod, where the deep water of the shipping channel and Cape Cod Bay meets the outer Atlantic. That deep water swings in close to the beach, so surfcasters can reach fish, big bass and blues, that would be far offshore anywhere else. On the best days, tuna and whales feed within sight of the sand.
The spots
Race Point itself and nearby Herring Cove offer access to that close-in deep water. The rip and current off the point concentrate bait. A 4WD over-sand permit opens the beach beyond the lots.
How to fish it
Because the water is deep close in, metals and soft plastics that reach and sink shine, along with plugs at low light. Fish the tide and watch for bait and bird activity, feeds can erupt right off the beach.
Tip Watch for whales, birds and breaking fish just off the sand, the deep water means the action can be surprisingly close. When bait gets pinned against the beach on the tide, be ready for a fast, ferocious blitz.