Martha's Vineyard Fishing Report: Stripers, Blues, and Sea Bass Abound as Spring Fishing Heats Up Podcast Por arte de portada

Martha's Vineyard Fishing Report: Stripers, Blues, and Sea Bass Abound as Spring Fishing Heats Up

Martha's Vineyard Fishing Report: Stripers, Blues, and Sea Bass Abound as Spring Fishing Heats Up

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 Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

The fishing around the island has really been heating up these past couple weeks! We've got a great mix of species in our waters right now. Striped bass numbers are solid, with schoolies all over and some keeper-sized fish mixed in. Those first bluefish I predicted would arrive earlier this month have definitely shown up, with some nice choppers in the 30-inch range being reported.

Black sea bass season opened on May 17th, and folks are already enjoying good success. Over on the Cape side, anglers have been hitting their limits in Buzzards Bay with a nice bycatch of fluke and blues. If you're targeting sea bass, consider heading to the rock piles off the western side of the island.

The weather's been a bit rough lately, with churned-up seas keeping most boats at dock these past couple days. But that hasn't stopped our more determined surf casters, who've been rewarded with some impressive linesiders for their efforts.

For those heading out today, look for calmer conditions as the wind starts to die down. The early morning bite has been productive, especially around Menemsha and Chappaquiddick. The south shore beaches are starting to produce consistent action as well.

As for tackle, topwater plugs have been working great in the early mornings and evenings for both stripers and blues. White or bone-colored Spook-style lures are getting smashed. For those targeting sea bass, jigs tipped with squid strips are your best bet. Don't forget to beef up your leaders if you're going after those toothy bluefish!

Hot spots right now include the rips off Wasque Point, especially on the falling tide, and the rocky structure around the north shore. The flats around Cape Poge have been giving up some nice fish during the flooding tide.

Flounder fishing is also good in the deeper holes, particularly if you're working the transition between Cape Cod Bay and Vineyard Sound.

The tides this weekend will feature a strong morning ebb, so plan your trips accordingly. The best fishing has been two hours before and after tide changes.

And for those waiting on scup, they're here too! Season opened a couple weeks ago, so grab your light tackle and have some fun with these tasty panfish.

That's it for today's report, folks. Get out there and wet a line – the fishing's only going to get better as we head deeper into spring. Tight lines until next time!
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