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Vineyard Fishing Report: New Moon Brings Stripers, Blues, and Tog Action [140 characters]
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for Monday, May 12, 2025.
Today marks the new moon, which means we're expecting a fresh wave of fish to push into our waters. The morning started with a gorgeous sunrise at 5:28 AM, and we'll have plenty of fishing time until sunset at 7:52 PM.
Striped bass action has really picked up over the past week, with schoolies abundant in the back bays and estuaries. The bigger fish are finally showing up too - we've seen some pushing 38-40 inches in Buzzards Bay, feeding aggressively on herring. These larger bass have been moving through the Canal, so keep an eye out for them around the Vineyard shoreline.
Bluefish have made their seasonal appearance right on schedule! They started showing up in mid-May as expected, and the choppers are providing some fantastic action, especially during the outgoing tides.
Tautog fishing remains excellent with plenty of keepers being landed. Anglers targeting rocky bottom structure are having the most success. Green crabs have been the top bait, but if you're heading out, grab some soon as bait shops report high demand.
For those targeting stripers, white or red Redfin lures have been producing consistently. Squid imitations are working well too, as the longfin squid have arrived in force. If you're bait fishing, fresh herring, mackerel chunks, or clams will do the trick.
Hot spots this week: Menemsha Harbor has been productive for stripers during the falling tide. The north shore between West Chop and East Chop is heating up for both stripers and blues. For tautog, try the rocky areas around Gay Head or the deeper structure off Wasque Point.
Water temperatures are holding steady around 50-52 degrees, which is the magic number that really turns on the fishing. The tide will be flooding until mid-afternoon, with high tide around 2:30 PM, followed by an outgoing that should produce the day's best bite.
The weather today looks decent with light winds from the southwest at 8-12 knots, which should make for comfortable conditions in most spots.
For those looking to fill the cooler, remember that scup season is open, and black sea bass season opens in just a few days.
That's the report for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and see ya on the water! Don't forget to swing by one of our local tackle shops for the freshest bait and latest intel.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Today marks the new moon, which means we're expecting a fresh wave of fish to push into our waters. The morning started with a gorgeous sunrise at 5:28 AM, and we'll have plenty of fishing time until sunset at 7:52 PM.
Striped bass action has really picked up over the past week, with schoolies abundant in the back bays and estuaries. The bigger fish are finally showing up too - we've seen some pushing 38-40 inches in Buzzards Bay, feeding aggressively on herring. These larger bass have been moving through the Canal, so keep an eye out for them around the Vineyard shoreline.
Bluefish have made their seasonal appearance right on schedule! They started showing up in mid-May as expected, and the choppers are providing some fantastic action, especially during the outgoing tides.
Tautog fishing remains excellent with plenty of keepers being landed. Anglers targeting rocky bottom structure are having the most success. Green crabs have been the top bait, but if you're heading out, grab some soon as bait shops report high demand.
For those targeting stripers, white or red Redfin lures have been producing consistently. Squid imitations are working well too, as the longfin squid have arrived in force. If you're bait fishing, fresh herring, mackerel chunks, or clams will do the trick.
Hot spots this week: Menemsha Harbor has been productive for stripers during the falling tide. The north shore between West Chop and East Chop is heating up for both stripers and blues. For tautog, try the rocky areas around Gay Head or the deeper structure off Wasque Point.
Water temperatures are holding steady around 50-52 degrees, which is the magic number that really turns on the fishing. The tide will be flooding until mid-afternoon, with high tide around 2:30 PM, followed by an outgoing that should produce the day's best bite.
The weather today looks decent with light winds from the southwest at 8-12 knots, which should make for comfortable conditions in most spots.
For those looking to fill the cooler, remember that scup season is open, and black sea bass season opens in just a few days.
That's the report for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and see ya on the water! Don't forget to swing by one of our local tackle shops for the freshest bait and latest intel.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.