Artificial Lure fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, bringing you the latest from Martha’s Vineyard waters straight from a local’s perspective.

It’s late November on the Island, and the weather’s crisp, hovering in the low 40s early this morning with a light northwest wind that’s set to pick up towards midday. Expect skies to be mostly clear, making conditions pleasant if you dress for the chill. Today’s sunrise is around 6:46 AM, and sunset is at 4:15 PM, so you’ve got a tight window for daylight bites.

Tides play a big role today, with a pre-dawn high at 2:23 AM and a morning low around 7:21 AM at Oak Bluffs. Look for another high at 1:53 PM, so mid-morning and late afternoon setups are prime for moving water. CapeTides.com confirms a low at 11:33 AM and a rising tide through the afternoon, perfect for targeting stripers and the last of the migrating blues.

Fall fishing’s winding down, but there’s plenty happening. Striped bass haven’t totally cleared out—several reports from Edgartown and Menemsha suggest keeper-sized fish cruised the surf after dark over the weekend, with one group landing a half dozen stripers just shy of 30 inches on chunked mackerel and big plugs. Scup and blackfish (tautog) remain active around rockpiles and jetties, like East Chop and Lobsterville Beach, especially on the dropping tide when they root for crustaceans. Bluefish catches are sporadic; most have pushed south, but the ambitious angler might still find a rogue blue chasing peanut bunker near Joseph Sylvia State Beach.

Bay scallops are hot right now for those working the shallows. Recent catches have been excellent near Katama, with Turk’s Seafood featuring local bay scallop specials—good news for shellfish fans, but also a sign of healthy bottom habitat this week.

Best lures for today: For stripers, throw big soft plastics like 6-inch paddle tails in bunker or black, especially just after sunrise. Metal jigs will get down to the tautog and scup; locally, green crab or Asian shore crab is hands-down the best bait for tautog on the rock piles, while squid strips tempt the most scup off jetties. If you’re after that late-season striper, topwater plugs or darters at first light, switching to big bucktails or live eels as the day brightens up, are locals’ choices.

Hot spots to hit:
- Menemsha Jetty: Still producing late stripers and tautog, and you’ll find chowder at the Fish Market to warm you up afterwards.
- Lobsterville Beach: Good for blackfish, scup, and a shot at holdover stripers if you work the rocks during the falling tide.
- East Chop: Reliable for bottom fishing—bring green crab and fish the ledges.

Bird migration is active, with flocks of robins and grackles putting on a show. These food sources bring in predatory fish for short bursts—a tip: watch where the birds are gathering.

Thanks for tuning in to today’s Martha’s Vineyard fishing report—be sure to subscribe for daily updates and insider tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’m bringing you the latest from the waters around Martha’s Vineyard. Today’s the 24th of November, and the weather’s crisp—Edgartown’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 45°F and a low around 31°F. The tide’s just starting to turn, with a low tide at 7:21 AM and a high tide at 2:39 PM. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM, and sunset will be at 4:15 PM, so you’ve got a good window to get out there.

Fishing’s been steady, especially for striped bass and bluefish. The Martha’s Vineyard Times reports that anglers have been landing some nice stripers, with a few folks pulling in fish in the 25-30 inch range. Bluefish are also active, and there’s been some talk of weakfish showing up in the shallows. The tide’s been a big factor—when it’s moving, the fish are feeding. The Vineyard Haven tide station shows the water’s been clear, and the Martha’s Vineyard GPS Buoy is reporting calm seas, which is perfect for casting.

For lures, go with soft plastics and spoons. The local bait shops are saying that white and chartreuse are working best, especially in the morning and late afternoon. If you’re fishing the flats, try a white bucktail with a green tint. For bait, live eels and sandworms are your best bet. The tide’s been running a little low, so focus on the deeper channels and the edges of the flats.

Hot spots? Try the Edgartown Harbor and the flats off Lucy Vincent Beach. The Edgartown tide charts show the water’s been moving well, and the surf report from Squibnocket Beach says the waves are calm, which is great for casting. The Martha’s Vineyard Times also mentions that the Oak Bluffs area has been productive, especially around the high tide.

Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025. The cold snap’s rolled in and the saltwater bite has slowed, but for the stubborn few still on the hunt, there’s some reward if you know where to look.

Let’s get right to today’s tides for Oak Bluffs: low tide hit just before dawn at 4:44 AM, with a high at 12:01 PM. If you’re making a midday run, plan to fish that incoming tide through early afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:42, with sunset coming fast at 4:15, so daylight’s scarce—make the most of it and keep a headlamp handy. Temps are staying chilly all day, but the north wind has finally laid back; conditions are much more manageable than earlier this week, especially in the lee along the south shore and Buzzards Bay area. The forecast is holding dry but brisk—layers and fingerless gloves are a must, and keep your thermos close by, it’s the Vineyard after all.

Striped bass migration is just about done. On The Water Magazine says the last of the stripers are racing south, so the odds of hooking up with anything bigger than a resident schoolie are slim. A stray could shoot through the Sound or slip past Gay Head on that tide, but don’t bet the farm on it. The surf is empty, and bass action inside the harbors has been dead quiet, with no reports out of Edgartown or Menemsha in days.

If you’ve got tog fever, there’s still a respectable blackfish bite. Boats working the rock piles off West Chop and around Devil’s Bridge on the north side are finding tautog willing to chew, especially on green crabs—hard to find in the bait shops lately, so flip rocks for Asian shore crabs or bring your own supply if you can. Most guys are picking at their limits, with fish up to 6–7 pounds, and it looks like the bite might last right into early December if this weather holds. For the best results, drop your rigs tight to structure and don’t sleep on the slack tide—the bite can really turn on when things settle. Try a simple tog jig or double-hook rig with a chunk of crab, 2–4 ounces to hold bottom.

There’s also been a surprisingly fun run of mackerel and sea herring off the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, and by extension, Vineyard Sound—perfect for filling the freezer or grabbing fresh bait for the spring bite. Tie on a sabiki rig, bring a light spinning rod, and bucket up a mess of horse mackerel in the early morning. The daily limit is 20 per person. These also make top-notch chunk bait if you’re chasing tog or plan to store some for later.

Freshwater is where most islanders have turned this week. Upper Cape kettle ponds like Duarte’s, Seth’s, and Duarte out toward Aquinnah are seeing a steady pick of stocked rainbows and a few bruiser brown trout. Locals are catching on small spoons, bright spinners like Panther Martins, and live shiners. With water temps dropping, slow your retrieve and focus on the deeper holes—these trout are hungry but a little sluggish.

For bass and pickerel, stick to weedy, smaller ponds with deeper spots; use suspending jerkbaits, Ned rigs, and subtle jigs. A few fat largemouth have fallen for slow-rolled swimbaits or a classic shiner under a float, especially at first and last light.

If you’re chasing action, two island hot spots: try Great Pond in Edgartown for the best shot at both trout and pickerel, and Tisbury Great Pond (the Quansoo side) where the outflow’s drawing in fish on strong tides.

Top baits and lures today: green crab or Asian shore crab for tog, sabiki rigs for mackerel, and small gold spoons or shiners for trout and bass.

Thanks for tuning in to this Vineyard fishing update—don’t forget to subscribe for next week’s scoop. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning from Martha’s Vineyard, this is Artificial Lure with your local November 20th, 2025 fishing report.

We’re waking up to a classic late fall scene—temperatures settle cool in the mid-40s, and there’s a light northwest breeze making it feel even brisker. Sunrise hit at 6:27 am, with sunset coming early at 4:24 pm, so daylight’s short—prime times are definitely at first light and right up to dusk.

The tides today are cooperating if you’re looking for that moving water bite: low tide just past 8:10 am, high tide swinging back in at around 1:23 pm, and you’ll get another low at 8:47 tonight according to CapeTides.com. Off the south side—think Chilmark to Katama—hitting the late morning and that early afternoon high will put you right in the strike zone as fish prowl the edges and troughs.

Fish activity’s winding down as the season stretches into its closing weeks, but you can still get into striped bass, especially the schoolies and the odd slot-size straggler. They’re running in the mid-20-inch bracket, scattered but hungry, especially wherever you find bait—peanuts and sand eels are thick along the beaches and backwaters. A couple over-30s hit the tape this week for those walking at first and last light, though most days it’s a quick bite window and then you’ll need to move to find another pocket of action. Out by the marshes, small soft plastics and slow-walked topwater pencils at dawn and dusk are pulling bites, while Jumpin’ Minnows and spooks work for those casting to shadow lines near bridges and creek mouths.

Tautog are the other headline—rock piles off Lobsterville and the boulder fields off Menemsha have been producing steady tog if you’re willing to work a green crab or Asian crab tight to the structure. Fish are solid, plenty in the legal bracket, and a couple in the five-pound class were caught over the weekend. Drop a hi-lo rig right down the vertical stuff—be patient, bites can be finicky, but persistence pays off. For bottom dwellers, black sea bass are thinning out but you might grab a dinner fish near the jetties and deep mud holes.

Freshwater’s alive too—stocked brown and rainbow trout are active at dawn and dusk in Seth’s Pond and Duarte’s, and a flashy spoon or small swimbait will get bit. Folks drifting live shiners or nightcrawlers off the bottom are also catching jumbo yellow perch and bass in the upper ponds.

For lure selection, topwater pencils and spooks at low light are still prime for bass—bone or chrome finishes if it’s overcast. Soft plastics like 5-inch paddle tails in olive, gray, or white are working in the outflows, and don’t overlook bucktails trimmed with pork or curly tail. Tautog want green crabs or Asian crabs rigged tidy on a dropper. For trout, go flashy with small Kastmasters or Mepps spinners, or toss a live shiner for your shot at a big brown.

Best bait remains fresh if you can get it—chunked squid, bunker, or mackerel for bass if lures aren’t working. Green crab for ducking tautog on the rocks, and nightcrawlers for trout and perch.

Hot spots for action this week: check the deep rocks at Lobsterville for tautog, and the Sengekontacket backwaters for a shot at late bass. For trout, Seth’s Pond near Tisbury is the local bet. Want a surf mission? The outgoing at Wasque Point still produces stripers right as the water pulls hard.

That’s the bite for November 20th. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily fishing fix. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Morning, folks—Artificial Lure here with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. The tide’s just starting to turn, with low tide hitting at 3:28 AM and high tide coming in at 10:53 AM, both around 0.12 feet and 1.94 feet respectively. The water’s calm, and the weather’s cool but clear, perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 4:18 PM, so you’ve got a solid window to get out there and make the most of the light.

The fish are active, and the bite’s been steady. Stripers are still around, especially near the groins and along the beaches, with some anglers reporting limits of 20- to 30-inch fish. The action’s been best during the early morning and late afternoon, right around the tide changes. Bluefish are also showing up, mixed in with the stripers, and there’s been a few false albacore spotted near the inlets, though they’re not in big numbers yet.

For lures, go with 3/4-ounce minnow jigs in silvers and chartreuse, especially near the bottom during low-light hours. Metal spoons like the Little Cleo or Kastmaster are working well for stripers, and if you’re targeting bluefish, try a flashy spinner or a soft plastic swimbait. For bait, fresh herring and squid are top choices, and don’t forget to tip your hooks with a bit of shrimp for extra scent.

The best spots to hit today are Oak Bluffs and East Chop, both offering good access and a mix of fish. Oak Bluffs is producing stripers and bluefish, while East Chop is seeing some action with stripers and the occasional false albacore. If you’re fishing from the shore, try the points and the groins, and if you’re in a boat, work the inlets and the deeper channels.

Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Chilly air’s hanging over the Island this morning, but there’s enough bite left in the season to keep the sharpies lining the surf and jetties. Before we get into the details, let’s talk tides and sunrise.

Low tide rolled through Edgartown at 3:10am and will swing back to high at around 10:11am, according to Tide-Forecast. That means some classic morning moving water—good drift, especially on the outer points and inlets. Sunrise was at 6:33am, and sunset’s expected at 4:25pm, so you’ve got a compact window of daylight to chase that late fall action—don’t waste it. Winds are light but the air is crisp, and according to the Marine Weather Service, seas will stay calm with just enough chop to add life to your presentation.

Now, onto the fish: The November striper run isn’t what it was in October, but there are still keepers in the mix as the last big bodies move south. Some anglers reported plenty of schoolies, especially around the drawbridge and at Menemsha, but there have been respectable stripers caught around dawn this week. Most folks are throwing smaller soft plastics—think Albie Snax or white Zoom Flukes—as the bait has gotten small and tight. Jigs with red or olive bucktail, dressed with a Gulp curly tail, are doing the trick when the current picks up. If you’re working low light, a classic black Bomber or Daiwa SP Minnow is still a strong bet, especially around rocky edges at Wasque, Dogfish Bar, and East Chop.

Meanwhile, the tautog (blackfish) bite around Vineyard Haven harbor and the jetties at Oak Bluffs remains solid. The blackfish are stacking up on structure, and the usual suspects are scoring with green crabs on a simple knocker rig. Be patient, tap the rocks, and stay light with your presentation. Tog up to five pounds are still coming over the rail for folks willing to pick through shorts.

There have also been an odd red drum sighting—Instagram user mikemin510 posted about catching a “nice little red drum” yesterday—rare but possible, particularly as waters cool, so keep your eyes open and your tackle ready for a surprise fight.

Best baits right now: live eels remain the gold standard after dark for the last few lunker stripers. For day anglers, green crabs and fiddler crabs are the go-to for tautog. For artificials, go small and natural, matching the late bait.

Two hot spots today: The Menemsha jetty at first light is holding stripers, and the Oak Bluffs ferry wharf is loaded with structure and still giving up tog in numbers. If the wind lays down, check out Squibnocket for some surf action—it’s a favorite of the locals come this time of year.

That’s your late-fall rundown. Bundle up, throw ‘em back if they’re short, and pick your tides. Big thanks for tuning in—be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next local report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for November 17, 2025.

Right now, we’ve got a crisp fall morning on Island waters. The Vineyard is showing its late-season face—air is cool, the days are shorter, and the atmosphere is calm after last week’s brush with strong winds. According to CapeTides.com, you’re working with a **low tide at 6:16 AM**, rising to **high at 11:33 AM**, then falling back to the next low at 6:49 PM—plan your sessions around those moving waters. **Sunrise hits at 6:42 AM and sunset tucks in early at 4:15 PM**, so you’ll want to get your lines wet bright and early for best action.

The water’s cooled into the low 50s—just the right environment for Martha’s Vineyard’s hardy November homebodies. The big blitzes of false albacore and bonito are mostly a memory now, and while the Vineyard Gazette and MV Times both reported a banner October for those hardtails, things have settled. Still, plenty of **striped bass** are hugging the rips and rocks, especially as tides swing. Schoolies predominate with the occasional slot-fish in the mix, and a couple lucky sharpies have tricked larger linesiders right at first light.

Reports from the locals say **tautog (“blackfish”) action is peaking**, especially near rocky bottom—East and West Chop piers, plus off Lobsterville and the breakwaters at Vineyard Haven. Sink some green crabs, let that rig sit tight, and you’ll be rewarded with bulldog runs from tog up to six pounds. With the Derby wrapped in October, folks are running lighter lines and picking up solid **keeper black sea bass and scup** as bycatch.

If you’re casting lures, you want to keep it natural and slow. Top local choices:

- **Soft plastics** like Lunker City Sluggos or smaller Hogy paddletails in olive or white for the bass.
- **Diamond jigs and bucktail jigs** are classic for both stripers and sea bass, especially on the deeper drops and slow retrieves.
- Anglers in the know are drifting green crab baits for tautog and doing well.
- For a fly rodder: A sparse, olive-and-white Clouser or deceiver is still your best bet, especially on the outgoing tide and at creek mouths.

Hotspots? Two stand out for mid-November:

- **Menemsha jetty:** Always holds fish deep into the fall, with bait still in the area. Good access for both tog and last-chance stripers.
- **Eastville Beach into Vineyard Haven Harbor:** At dawn or dusk, you’ve got a legit shot at some holdover bass pushing bait, plus the off-chance of a late blue hanging around.

Despite the crowds of summer long gone, the diehards know there’s peace and plenty of fish still on offer—just slower, steadier, and with more elbow room. Take a moment to soak in the sunrise over Chappy, and remember, the bite in November is all about timing, quiet patience, and working those small windows with the right tide.

That’s all for this Vineyard update. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe and never miss what’s biting next. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here coming to you live with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025. Here’s what’s happening out on the water and along the Island’s storied shores today.

We’re looking at crisp fall conditions with sunrise at 6:32 a.m. and sunset at 4:21 p.m., so best to hit the water early. Weather’s seasonably cool, upper 40s to low 50s, with a strong northwest breeze on the way and a Gale Watch set to kick in by late morning, according to the National Weather Service. Expect rougher seas—by midday, smaller crafts would do well to tuck into the lee or stay closer to shore for safety. Layer up, watch the wind, and check the latest advisories before launching.

On the tide, we just came off a low at 2:04 a.m., with high tide peaking at 8:50 a.m., dropping to another low at 2:45 p.m., and another high rolling through at 9:13 tonight, all specific to the Oak Bluffs station. These fall tides have been pushing bait in and out of the harbors, and the bite has been best about two hours on either side of high, when the current’s moving but not roaring[6].

Now for what you really want to know—what’s biting and where. Fall’s striped bass run is mostly winding down, with big migratory bass pushing south, but sharpies are still pulling late-season keepers off Wasque and the Gut at sunrise with plugs and live eels. Smaller schoolies are working the surface around Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs piers right at first light—guys are picking them up tossing pink Hogys and white Albie Snax, sticking tight to the rocks. Tautog fishing remains steady off the jetties and rocky reefs—think East Chop or Menemsha. Blackfish have turned on with the chill, especially at slack water; locals are filling buckets with green crab or Asian crab fished right on the bottom.

The false albacore and bonito that kept the harbor arms buzzing last month are mostly gone now, but there are still mackerel showing in deeper water and some scattered reports of hickory shad near Lagoon Pond. Keeper sea bass are also around, working structure on the south side in about 35 to 55 feet if you anchor over the rocky bits near Squibnocket or Gay Head.

For best results, focus on:
- Soft plastics like 7-inch Slug-Gos in white or bubblegum for stripers.
- Green crabs (whole or halved) for tautog—drop right into the rocks.
- Diamond jigs bounced on the bottom for late-run sea bass and the odd cod.
- Live eels drifted through the rips at Wasque for a shot at a cow.
If you’re into natural baits, cut fresh menhaden or mackerel gets it done for stripers—especially at dawn and dusk tides. For tautog, nothing beats a lively green crab.

Hot spots for today: Wasque Point and the Chappy Gut at the mouth of Edgartown harbor for lingering stripers and a shot at a late blue. For tog, hit the west jetty at Menemsha or the pilings off East Chop—get there at slack and ride out the tidal swing.

Recent reports from The Martha’s Vineyard Times and folks at local tackle shops say the "last round" of good stripers came on submerged rock piles and during the turn of the tide, with blackfish action staying solid even on the windier days. Nighttime is quiet but some diehards still pick off a few stripers late in the outgoing around Vineyard Haven harbor lights[9].

Today’s action window will be short, with fish given to chase in those dawn and dusk transitions. Bundle up, keep it safe in the wind, and remember: those late-season bites are sweetest when you’re one of the few left chasing 'em.

Thanks for tuning in to your local Martha’s Vineyard report. Subscribe for more updates and keep those lines tight. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’m bringing you the latest from the shores of Martha’s Vineyard. Today’s the 15th of November, and the tide’s just starting to rise, with a low at 2:08 AM and a high at 8:10 AM, followed by another low at 2:31 PM and a high at 8:32 PM. The water’s moving, and that’s always a good sign for the bite.

Sunrise was at 6:36 AM, and sunset will be at 4:20 PM, so you’ve got a solid window to get out there. The weather’s crisp, with a cool breeze, but nothing too harsh—perfect for a day on the jetty or a walk along the beach.

Fishing’s been steady, with folks reporting good action on the Lobsterville jetty. There’s been a fair bit of excitement lately, with some big fish making their presence known. Just yesterday, a young angler had a real battle with a large false albacore, but unfortunately, a passing boat cut his line. Still, the community rallied around him, and he ended up winning second in his age group. It’s stories like these that remind us why we love fishing here.

In terms of what’s biting, the school of little tunny has been active, and there’s been a good showing of bluefish and striped bass. The best lures to use right now are small metal jigs and soft plastics, especially in silver and green. For bait, fresh mackerel and squid are working well. If you’re after the bigger fish, try a larger jig or a live eel.

Hot spots to check out include the Lobsterville jetty and the area around Long Point. Both have been productive, with plenty of fish to be had. The jetty’s a bit crowded, but the action’s worth it. Long Point’s a bit quieter, and the scenery’s unbeatable.

So, grab your gear, pick your spot, and get out there. The fish are biting, and the day’s young. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for Friday, November 14, 2025.

Water temps are falling and the air’s got that crisp bite—it’s classic November Vineyard, but if you’re not hanging up the rods just yet, there’s still solid late-season action. **Sunrise hit at 6:27 this morning, sunset rolls in early at 4:24 p.m.**, so you’ll want to make the most of the daylight, especially those dawn and dusk windows when the fish are on the move.

**Tides today on the Vineyard run with a low around 3:00 a.m., high near 8:15 a.m., next low about 3:10 p.m., and another high into the evening**, based on Edgartown and Vineyard Haven tables. That gives you two solid tide swings to plan those outings—prime time is the last two hours of incoming or just as the outgoing lets loose.

**Weather’s on the chilly side**, starting out around 49 degrees, topping at about 50, with a light northwest wind and dropping to the upper 30s overnight—bundle up and watch out for that breeze, especially surfside.

**Fish activity this week’s been all about persistence.** The fall striper run’s not quite over: anglers are reporting scattered pods of **slot-sized striped bass**, mostly low- to mid-20 inchers, but with a shot at a keeper if you put in the time before sunup or after dark. *Boat and surfcasters both are picking away at fish on the south side beaches, with some schoolie action in the backwaters* according to the latest from the Martha’s Vineyard Fishing Report and Dick’s Bait and Tackle.

**Tautog is the best bet right now for those looking for a bend in the rod.** The jetties at Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Menemsha are still producing—drop green crabs or Asian shore crabs on heavy rigs into the rocks, especially as the tide drops through the mid-morning. Folks are still hauling in enough for a fryer if you stay patient and work right in tight to structure.

**This week’s proven lures and baits:**
- For stripers: Classic white bucktail jigs with pork rind trailers, 5–7” white or olive soft plastics (think Hogy paddle tails), and slender swimmers like the Daiwa SP Minnow or black/silver Mag Darter—especially at dusk.
- For tautog: Green crabs or Asian shore crabs on stout tackle.
- If you find any lingering bluefish, metal spoons like Kastmasters burned quick will get bit.
- Fly anglers have had luck on sparse olive-and-white Clouser Minnows and Deceivers, especially worked slow in moving water.
- If you prefer bait, fresh chunked menhaden, squid, or mackerel will still pull a late-season linesider if you can find one feeding.

**Shellfishing remains hot, especially for bay scallops in Edgartown and Tashmoo—fantastic fallback if the wind howls or the stripers ghost you.**

**Two hot spots to circle today:**
- **Dogfish Bar in Aquinnah**—the post-high tide period with a southwest wind is the favorite, particularly right at first light.
- **Menemsha jetty and neighboring reefs**—for tautog, possible late black sea bass, and the occasional holdover striped bass.

Keen-eyed anglers are also sneaking browns and rainbows out of Tisbury Great Pond and other freshwater haunts, working small spoons and shiners as the trout chase fry in the shallows.

That’s it for today’s update—thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss out on the next tide or hot bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI