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Vineyard Fishing Report: Stripers, Blues, and More on the Bite
Published 11 months, 1 week ago
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Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for Monday, May 19th, 2025.
What a beautiful morning we've got! Sunrise hit at 5:23 AM and we're looking at sunset around 8:03 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. Water temps have climbed nicely into the low-50s across most of the island, which means our fishing season is in full swing now.
The striper situation has really picked up since early May. We're seeing good numbers of schoolies all around the island, but the big news is those slot and over-slot bass that pushed into our backwaters about two weeks ago. They've been hitting hard on the outgoing tides, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. The main migration is definitely here, folks! South Shore beaches have been consistent producers, and the action around Chappaquiddick has been nothing short of spectacular.
Bluefish showed up right on schedule mid-month. Those first choppers I warned about are providing some serious drag-screaming action, especially along the south-facing beaches. If you're targeting blues, remember to beef up those leaders – these early arrivals have been in the 8-12 pound range and they're hungry!
Tautog fishing remains excellent in Vineyard Sound. The rock piles outside river mouths are still holding keeper-sized fish, with the best action during falling tides when that warmer water pushes out carrying all those tasty crabs with it.
For stripers, soft plastics in white or pearl have been deadly, especially paddletails on 3/4 oz jig heads. The squid imitations are also working great as we've got plenty of squid in our waters now. For hardcores using bait, fresh mackerel chunks or seaworms have been producing consistently.
Hot spots this week: Wasque Point has been fire during the last two hours of the incoming tide. The north shore between Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven has been producing consistently during early mornings. And don't overlook Menemsha – the channel has been holding some quality fish, especially on that last hour of the outgoing.
Tide-wise, we've got a high at 9:12 AM and again at 9:38 PM, with lows at 3:05 AM and 3:27 PM. Those incoming tides have been the sweet spot lately.
Weather looks stable for the next few days – light southwest winds around 10-12 knots, perfect for getting out there.
So grab your gear and hit the water! This is what we've been waiting for all winter, and it's only going to get better as we head toward Memorial Day weekend. Until next time, tight lines everyone!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
What a beautiful morning we've got! Sunrise hit at 5:23 AM and we're looking at sunset around 8:03 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. Water temps have climbed nicely into the low-50s across most of the island, which means our fishing season is in full swing now.
The striper situation has really picked up since early May. We're seeing good numbers of schoolies all around the island, but the big news is those slot and over-slot bass that pushed into our backwaters about two weeks ago. They've been hitting hard on the outgoing tides, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. The main migration is definitely here, folks! South Shore beaches have been consistent producers, and the action around Chappaquiddick has been nothing short of spectacular.
Bluefish showed up right on schedule mid-month. Those first choppers I warned about are providing some serious drag-screaming action, especially along the south-facing beaches. If you're targeting blues, remember to beef up those leaders – these early arrivals have been in the 8-12 pound range and they're hungry!
Tautog fishing remains excellent in Vineyard Sound. The rock piles outside river mouths are still holding keeper-sized fish, with the best action during falling tides when that warmer water pushes out carrying all those tasty crabs with it.
For stripers, soft plastics in white or pearl have been deadly, especially paddletails on 3/4 oz jig heads. The squid imitations are also working great as we've got plenty of squid in our waters now. For hardcores using bait, fresh mackerel chunks or seaworms have been producing consistently.
Hot spots this week: Wasque Point has been fire during the last two hours of the incoming tide. The north shore between Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven has been producing consistently during early mornings. And don't overlook Menemsha – the channel has been holding some quality fish, especially on that last hour of the outgoing.
Tide-wise, we've got a high at 9:12 AM and again at 9:38 PM, with lows at 3:05 AM and 3:27 PM. Those incoming tides have been the sweet spot lately.
Weather looks stable for the next few days – light southwest winds around 10-12 knots, perfect for getting out there.
So grab your gear and hit the water! This is what we've been waiting for all winter, and it's only going to get better as we head toward Memorial Day weekend. Until next time, tight lines everyone!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.