Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 26, 2025. We've got a high tide coming in at 10:17 AM and low tide at 4:32 PM. Sun's up at 6:35 AM and down at 7:11 PM. Weather's looking decent today - partly cloudy with a high of 58°F and light winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.

Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and even some early bluefish. Holdover stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries, with a few early schoolies reported in Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor.

For stripers, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well. If you're targeting tautog, green crabs and Asian shore crabs on jigs are your best bet. For those early blues, try metal lures like Kastmasters or Roberts Rangers.

Hot spots to check out: Wasque Point's been firing lately, especially for early-season stripers. For you fly fishing folks, Lobsterville Beach is the place to be. And don't sleep on the Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier - it's been producing some nice catches of tautog.

Remember, the water's still chilly, so fish are moving a bit slower. Slow down your retrieve and focus on deeper holes where fish might be holding. And keep an eye out for those first schools of river herring - when they show up, the fishing really kicks into high gear.

Oh, and for you freshwater anglers, the state's been stocking trout in our local ponds. Upper and Outer Cape ponds have been getting rainbows, so it might be worth tossing a line in there too.

Tight lines, everyone! See you on the water.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 24, 2025.

We've got a high tide coming in at 9:52 AM and low tide at 4:07 PM. Sun's up at 6:40 AM and down at 7:03 PM. Weather's looking decent today - partly cloudy with a high of 54°F and light winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.

Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Recent catches have included a nice mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.

The stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. We're seeing schoolies show up in good numbers, especially around Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.

For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Don't forget about the classic wooden plugs too - those Gibbs Pencil Poppers and ATOM swimmers are still deadly. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.

If you're looking to use bait, fresh squid or chunked herring are always good choices this time of year. And don't overlook live eels if you can get your hands on them - they're like candy for big stripers.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up. For the boat anglers, there's been some good action around the Hooter.

Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! And don't forget to pick up your Derby pin if you haven't already. The 78th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will be here before we know it.

Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update. This is Artificial Lure, signing off!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 23, 2025. The sun's coming up at 6:41 AM and setting at 6:58 PM today, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs around 52°F and a light breeze out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.

As for tides, we've got a high tide at 1:15 AM, low tide at 7:28 AM, another high at 1:37 PM, and a final low at 7:44 PM. Keep an eye on those tides when planning your fishing spots!

The spring migration is in full swing, folks! Holdover stripers are waking up in the salt ponds and estuaries, with some early schoolies being spotted in Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. We've had reports of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range being caught, along with some nice tautog up to 5 pounds. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.

For you striper hunters, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. If you're after flounder, try bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips.

Now, for some hot spots: I'd recommend giving Lobsterville Beach a shot for stripers or heading over to Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also starting to heat up.

Remember, the water's still chilly, so bundle up and bring some hand warmers. And don't forget, with recent concerns about the striped bass population, it's a good idea to practice catch and release when you can.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update. This is Artificial Lure, signing off!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 22, 2025.

We've got a high tide coming in at 8:17 AM and low tide at 2:32 PM. Sun's up at 6:45 AM and down at 7:01 PM. Weather's looking decent today - partly cloudy with a high of 55°F and light winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph.

Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even reported hooking into some early bluefish, though they're still few and far between.

For stripers, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well. If you're targeting tautog, green crabs and Asian shore crabs on jigs are your best bet. For flounder, try bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips.

Hot spots to check out: Wasque Point's been firing lately, especially for early-season stripers. For you fly fishing folks, Lobsterville Beach is the place to be. And don't sleep on the Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier - it's been producing some nice catches of tautog and flounder.

Remember, the water's still chilly, so fish are moving a bit slower. Slow down your retrieve and focus on deeper holes where fish might be holding. And keep an eye out for those first schools of river herring - when they show up, the fishing really kicks into high gear.

Tight lines, everyone! See you on the water.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 21, 2025. The weather's looking decent today, with partly cloudy skies and highs around 52°F. Winds are light out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM and sunset will be at 6:58 PM. As for tides, we've got a high tide at 10:15 AM and low tide at 4:32 PM.

Fish activity is really starting to pick up as we transition into spring. Holdover stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. A few early schoolies have even been reported in Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.

Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.

For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up.

Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 19, 2025.

The weather's looking decent today, with partly cloudy skies and highs around 50°F. Winds are light out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:46 AM and sunset will be at 6:53 PM. As for tides, we've got a high tide at 5:31 AM and low tide at 12:50 PM in Edgartown.

Fish activity is starting to pick up as we transition into spring. Holdover stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. A few early schoolies have even been reported in Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.

Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.

For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up.

Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update.

Hey there, fisherfolk! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 17, 2025. Sun's up at 6:52 AM and down at 6:50 PM today. We've got a high tide at 2:18 PM hitting about 2.5 feet, with lows at 7:10 AM and 7:36 PM around 0.3 feet. Weather's looking decent - partly cloudy, highs in the mid-50s, with a light breeze from the southwest.

Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even reported hooking into some early bluefish, though they're still few and far between.

For stripers, the Housatonic River's been producing some nice catches, especially after dark. Jigs and soft plastics like Hogy Pro Tail Paddles have been working well. If you're surf casting, try a Hogy Epoxy Jig or a classic Gibbs Pencil Popper - great for imitating the small bait that's starting to show up.

Tautog fishing's been steady, with green crabs and Asian shore crabs being the go-to baits. For flounder, fresh sea worms or clam strips on a simple bottom rig are your best bet.

Hot spots to check out: Wasque Point's been firing lately, especially for early-season stripers. For you fly fishing folks, Lobsterville Beach is the place to be. And don't sleep on the Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier - it's been producing some nice catches of tautog and flounder.

Remember, the water's still chilly, so fish are moving a bit slower. Slow down your retrieve and focus on deeper holes where fish might be holding. And keep an eye out for those first schools of river herring - when they show up, the fishing really kicks into high gear.

Tight lines, everyone! See you on the water.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 16, 2025.

The weather's looking decent today, with partly cloudy skies and highs around 50°F. Winds are light out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:51 AM and sunset will be at 6:50 PM. As for tides, we've got a high tide at 2:05 AM, low tide at 7:28 AM, another high at 2:37 PM, and a final low at 7:44 PM.

Fish activity is starting to pick up as we transition into spring. Holdover stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. A few early schoolies have even been reported in Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.

Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.

For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up.

Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 15, 2025. The weather's looking decent today, with partly cloudy skies and highs around 50°F. Winds are light out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:05 AM and sunset will be at 5:48 PM. As for tides, we've got a high tide at 9:23 AM and low tide at 3:41 PM.

Fish activity is starting to pick up as we transition into spring. Holdover stripers are becoming more active in the salt ponds and estuaries. A few early schoolies have even been reported in Menemsha and Edgartown Harbor. Tautog fishing remains steady around rocky structure, with some nice keepers being caught.

Recent catches have included a mix of striped bass in the 20-28 inch range, tautog up to 5 pounds, and a smattering of winter flounder. A few ambitious anglers have even landed some early bluefish in the 2-3 pound class.

For lures, soft plastics like Hogy paddle tails and Zoom flukes in white or pearl are working well for stripers. Tautog are hitting green crabs and white legger crabs fished on jigs. Bucktail jigs tipped with squid strips are producing for flounder.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying Lobsterville Beach for stripers or Wasque Point for a mix of species. The north shore from West Chop to Menemsha is also heating up.

Remember to bundle up and bring some hand warmers - the water's still chilly! Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time for another Vineyard fishing update.

Hey there, fisherfolk! Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for March 14, 2025.

Sun's up at 6:55 AM and down at 6:47 PM today. We've got a high tide at 1:04 PM hitting about 2.28 feet, with lows at 5:56 AM and 6:22 PM around 0.4 feet. Weather's looking decent - partly cloudy, highs in the mid-50s, with a light breeze from the southwest.

Fish activity's really picking up as we head into spring. Striped bass are starting to show up in good numbers, especially around the Housatonic River. Lots of folks are having luck with jigs and jerkbaits for largemouth bass too. We're still seeing some holdover stripers in the North River.

For you trout enthusiasts, MassWildlife's been busy stocking ponds all over the South Shore and Cape. Rainbows seem to be the main attraction right now, and word is they're running a good size this year.

Lure-wise, can't go wrong with a Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10 for trolling. If you're surf casting, try a Hogy Pro Tail Paddle - great for imitating bunker or herring. For bait, fresh squid is always a winner this time of year.

Hot spots to check out: Wasque Point's been firing lately, especially for early-season stripers. For you fly fishing folks, Lobsterville Beach is the place to be. And don't sleep on the Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier - it's been producing some nice catches.

Remember, the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will be here before you know it, so get out there and start scouting your spots. Tight lines, everyone!