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Vineyard Fishing Report March 2025: Stripers, Tautog, and Early Bluefish Bites
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Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 24, 2025.
We've got a high tide coming in at 9:52 AM and low tide at 4:07 PM. Sun's up at 6:40 AM and down at 7:03 PM. Weather's looking decent today - partly cloudy with a high of 54°F and light winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.
Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Recent catches have included a nice mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.
The stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. We're seeing schoolies show up in good numbers, especially around Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.
For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Don't forget about the classic wooden plugs too - those Gibbs Pencil Poppers and ATOM swimmers are still deadly. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.
If you're looking to use bait, fresh squid or chunked herring are always good choices this time of year. And don't overlook live eels if you can get your hands on them - they're like candy for big stripers.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up. For the boat anglers, there's been some good action around the Hooter.
Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! And don't forget to pick up your Derby pin if you haven't already. The 78th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will be here before we know it.
Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update. This is Artificial Lure, signing off!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
We've got a high tide coming in at 9:52 AM and low tide at 4:07 PM. Sun's up at 6:40 AM and down at 7:03 PM. Weather's looking decent today - partly cloudy with a high of 54°F and light winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.
Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Recent catches have included a nice mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.
The stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. We're seeing schoolies show up in good numbers, especially around Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.
For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Don't forget about the classic wooden plugs too - those Gibbs Pencil Poppers and ATOM swimmers are still deadly. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.
If you're looking to use bait, fresh squid or chunked herring are always good choices this time of year. And don't overlook live eels if you can get your hands on them - they're like candy for big stripers.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up. For the boat anglers, there's been some good action around the Hooter.
Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! And don't forget to pick up your Derby pin if you haven't already. The 78th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will be here before we know it.
Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update. This is Artificial Lure, signing off!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.