False Albacore at Martha's Vineyard: Chasing the Hardest-Fighting Inshore Fish
False albacore invade Martha's Vineyard waters each September. These pound-for-pound powerhouses offer the most exciting...
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Martha's Vineyard Fishing
Martha's Vineyard is a legendary fishing island with a rich angling heritage, surrounded by productive waters that hold trophy striped bass, bluefish, bonito, and false albacore. The island's diverse shoreline of beaches, rocky points, and sheltered harbors provides year-round fishing opportunities.
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What's Biting in Martha's Vineyard?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Species Glossary
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Martha's Vineyard Fish Species
10+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
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Fishing Charter Types in Martha's Vineyard
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Martha's Vineyard Fishing Reviews
Legendary Striper Fishing on the Vineyard
Fished the rips at Wasque Point on Martha Vineyard and the Striped Bass were absolutely crushing bait on the surface. Threw big surface plugs into the current and had fish over 40 inches swirling on every cast. This island has legendary striper fishing for a reason.
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Captain Noel
September
Striped Bass
False Albacore Were Everywhere
Hit the waters off Menemsha and the False Albacore were busting on the surface in every direction. Threw small epoxy jigs and had screaming runs on light tackle that had the drag singing. Mixed in some Bonito too. The Vineyard in fall is albie paradise.
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Captain Joan
October
False Albacore
Bonito
Bluefish Blitz at Lobsterville
Fished the Lobsterville Beach area and ran into a massive Bluefish blitz at first light. Cast metal and poppers into the breaking fish and caught blues up to 15 pounds on every cast. Also landed some nice Stripers feeding underneath. Epic morning on the Vineyard.
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Captain Clayton
August
Bluefish
Striped Bass
Night Fishing the Derby Was Incredible
Fished the Martha Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby and had an unforgettable night session at the jetties. Caught three Stripers over 40 inches on live eels under the stars. The Derby is one of the greatest fishing traditions in America.
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Captain Amber
October
Striped Bass
Bonito Had the Drags Screaming
Found schools of Bonito and False Albacore ripping through bait off the south shore of the Vineyard. These fish are the fastest gamefish pound for pound and the fights on light spinning gear were absolutely electric. Martha Vineyard in the fall is magical.
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Captain Theo
September
Bonito
False Albacore
Best Island Fishing on the East Coast
Martha Vineyard has it all for the angler. Incredible surf fishing for Stripers and Blues, world-class albies in the fall, and Bonito that will test your gear. Fished from Wasque to Menemsha and caught fish everywhere we stopped. A bucket-list destination.
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Captain Gail
September
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bonito
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