Late Season Stripers and Fluke Bonanza at Martha's Vineyard

For December 20, 2024, if you're planning to fish around Martha's Vineyard, here's what you need to know: First, let's look at the tides. Today, the high tide is at 3:02 AM and 3:10 PM, with low tides at 8:21 AM and 8:57 PM. Sunrise is at 7:04 AM, and sunset will be at 4:15 PM[2]. The weather has been a bit rough lately, but it's expected to calm down a bit, making it more favorable for fishing. Despite the recent windy conditions, the fishing has been quite good. For striped bass, the rips around Martha's Vineyard are still producing well. Fish are chasing squid aggressively, especially during peak current times. Use soft plastics like Albie Snax, Slug-gos, or squid flies, and topwater plugs such as amber-colored poppers and spooks. These natural squid colors are outperforming other popular colors[1]. Fluke fishing has also been excellent, particularly in the channels outside marinas and harbors, as well as in the old Canal channel. Using Gulp and Tsunami ball jigs has yielded plenty of shorts and some keeper fluke[1]. For surfcasting, Moshup Beach and Squibnocket Bight are top spots. Moshup Beach, on the southwestern tip of Martha's Vineyard, is great for targeting striped bass, while Squibnocket Bight offers a mix of striped bass, bluefish, and occasional bonito or false albacore[3]. If you're looking for a more secluded spot, Great Rock Bight is another hidden gem. The varied underwater terrain here attracts striped bass, fluke, and bluefish. Casting into the rolling waves from the shoreline can lead to some exciting battles[3]. Yesterday, anglers caught plenty of mid-size squid in the rips, and some big bass were snagged using live eels and pogies. There's also been a noticeable uptick in tuna jig sales, with some anglers catching bluefin tuna south of the Vineyard[1]. Overall, Martha's Vineyard is offering some great fishing opportunities despite the late season. Make sure to check the tide times and adjust your fishing plan accordingly to maximize your catch. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.