Stripers and Blues Invade Martha's Vineyard - May 2025 Fishing Report

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for May 14, 2025. It's shaping up to be a fantastic day on the water around the Vineyard. The weather's cooperating with mild temperatures and light winds from the southwest - perfect conditions for a day of fishing. Sunrise was at 5:23 AM and we'll have daylight until sunset at 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. We're currently in a falling tide with low tide around midday, so plan accordingly. The big news is that striped bass are finally showing up in good numbers! These migratory fish have been moving steadily northward along the coast and have made their way to our waters. Reports from anglers indicate stripers pushing 40 inches have been spotted in Buzzards Bay and are likely moving through Vineyard Sound now[1][3]. They've been actively feeding on herring, so matching your lures to these baitfish is your best bet. Bluefish have also invaded our local waters with increasing numbers from the bays to the beaches[1]. They're aggressive as always, so steel leaders might save you some tackle. Weakfish have been reported as well, adding some nice variety to the potential catch. For those targeting tautog, the bite remains steady with plenty of keepers being landed. Bonus: anglers are reporting jumbo scup as bycatch while togging[1]. Green crabs have been the bait of choice. Lure selection has been crucial. For stripers, Redfins have been hot tickets according to local shops, especially with fish being somewhat finicky around structure[3]. Topwaters and flutter spoons have also been producing well for stripers in the region[1]. If you're after blues, anything shiny that moves fast will trigger those aggressive strikes. As for hot spots, the north shore facing Buzzards Bay has been productive with stripers feeding on schools of herring[3]. Menemsha is always worth checking out this time of year. Also, don't overlook the waters around East Beach on Chappaquiddick where some bigger bass have been lurking. For those planning ahead, the 80th Anniversary Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is scheduled for September 14 through October 18 this year[2]. Always a highlight of our fishing calendar! The fishing should continue improving as we approach the May 18 new moon, which typically brings another wave of fish into our waters[3]. Get out there and wet a line - the season's really starting to heat up! Tight lines, folks! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.