Martha's Vineyard Fishing Hot with Stripers, Blues, and Sea Bass Bites

Artificial Lure's Martha's Vineyard Fishing Report May 28, 2025 Good morning anglers! Artificial Lure here with your mid-week fishing update for Martha's Vineyard and surrounding waters. The fishing scene is red hot right now with striped bass showing up in strong numbers all around the island. These last few weeks have seen a significant migration pushing through, with fish ranging from schoolies to some impressive slot-sized specimens and even a few over-slot monsters[1][2]. The waters between the Vineyard and Buzzards Bay are particularly active as we ride the momentum of the May 12th moon tide that brought in a fresh wave of fish[2]. Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions today with a gentle southwest breeze - perfect for both boat and shore fishing. Tides are running with a morning high around 9:15 AM and low tide hitting about 3:30 PM. For you early birds, sunrise was at 5:12 AM, and we'll have lines in until sunset at 8:17 PM. Bluefish have made their seasonal appearance right on schedule, with some choppers measuring up to 30 inches being reported in the usual spots[4]. They showed up mid-May as expected and should stick around well into the fall[3]. These blues are aggressive and hitting topwater lures with abandon. Black sea bass fishing has been excellent since the season opened on May 17th, with many anglers reporting limits. They're providing some tasty alternatives to the catch-and-release striper action[4]. Some fluke are also starting to mix in, expanding your potential dinner options. Bait-wise, there's plenty of squid and herring in the water, particularly around the north end of Buzzards Bay[2]. For artificial options, Redfins have been working well for stripers, especially during outgoing tides which have consistently produced better results[2][5]. For the blues, nothing beats a popper or metal lure worked aggressively. Hot spots to check out: Menemsha has been producing well for both boat and shore anglers. The south side beaches near Vineyard Sound are seeing consistent action with those migratory stripers moving through[2]. For boat captains, the waters between West Chop and Woods Hole have been particularly productive during tide changes. For tautog enthusiasts, the rocky areas in northern Buzzards Bay are holding good numbers throughout the tide cycles[2]. Remember folks, the outgoing tide has been the key to finding the best striper action so plan accordingly[5]. Tight lines until next time! Your local fish-head, Artificial Lure This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.