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Stripers Showing Up in Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay Bite Incredible, Squid Arrival Heats Up Rip Fishing
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VINEYARD FISHING REPORT - May 10, 2025
Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday report for the Vineyard and surroundings.
The stripers are really showing up now! We've been seeing nice pods of fish moving along the south side near Vineyard Sound this past week. The migration is in full swing with the upcoming May 12 moon phase expected to bring another wave of fish into our waters.
Over in Buzzards Bay, the bite has been incredible until yesterday when things slowed a bit. Captain Brian Coombs from Get Tight Sport Fishing reports they had been on fire with fish up to 38 inches feeding on herring near the Canal. While those bigger schools (hundreds if not thousands of fish) seem to have pushed through the Canal, there are still plenty of scattered pockets worth targeting. The hot lures have been Redfins, especially for Canal anglers who've been connecting with slot and over-slot fish.
As squid begin trickling into Vineyard and Nantucket Sound, expect the rip fishing to heat up significantly over the next week. Flutter spoons have been producing excellent results when targeting stripers in deeper water.
For those looking beyond stripers, tautog fishing remains very strong throughout the region. Anglers fishing small rock piles in northern Buzzards Bay are reporting good numbers throughout the tide. Green crabs are the bait of choice, with fresh stock available at local shops.
Hot spots today: I'd focus on the rips off East Beach as the squid move in. For those staying closer to shore, Wasque Point has been holding fish during incoming tide. If you're willing to make the run, the north end of Buzzards Bay has both squid and herring with some bigger stripers on them.
Tide-wise, we're looking at a high at 9:17 AM with outgoing proving more productive for schoolie action in the local rivers. The water temp is hovering around 55 degrees, perfect for these early season fish.
Sunrise was at 5:29 AM with sunset expected at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to find your fish.
For those targeting tautog, don't overlook the rockier structure around Menemsha - reports of personal bests coming from similar habitat in neighboring areas.
Remember, if the fish aren't biting where you are, they're biting somewhere! Keep moving until you find the action.
Tight lines from the Vineyard!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday report for the Vineyard and surroundings.
The stripers are really showing up now! We've been seeing nice pods of fish moving along the south side near Vineyard Sound this past week. The migration is in full swing with the upcoming May 12 moon phase expected to bring another wave of fish into our waters.
Over in Buzzards Bay, the bite has been incredible until yesterday when things slowed a bit. Captain Brian Coombs from Get Tight Sport Fishing reports they had been on fire with fish up to 38 inches feeding on herring near the Canal. While those bigger schools (hundreds if not thousands of fish) seem to have pushed through the Canal, there are still plenty of scattered pockets worth targeting. The hot lures have been Redfins, especially for Canal anglers who've been connecting with slot and over-slot fish.
As squid begin trickling into Vineyard and Nantucket Sound, expect the rip fishing to heat up significantly over the next week. Flutter spoons have been producing excellent results when targeting stripers in deeper water.
For those looking beyond stripers, tautog fishing remains very strong throughout the region. Anglers fishing small rock piles in northern Buzzards Bay are reporting good numbers throughout the tide. Green crabs are the bait of choice, with fresh stock available at local shops.
Hot spots today: I'd focus on the rips off East Beach as the squid move in. For those staying closer to shore, Wasque Point has been holding fish during incoming tide. If you're willing to make the run, the north end of Buzzards Bay has both squid and herring with some bigger stripers on them.
Tide-wise, we're looking at a high at 9:17 AM with outgoing proving more productive for schoolie action in the local rivers. The water temp is hovering around 55 degrees, perfect for these early season fish.
Sunrise was at 5:29 AM with sunset expected at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to find your fish.
For those targeting tautog, don't overlook the rockier structure around Menemsha - reports of personal bests coming from similar habitat in neighboring areas.
Remember, if the fish aren't biting where you are, they're biting somewhere! Keep moving until you find the action.
Tight lines from the Vineyard!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.