Massachusetts · Cape & Islands
BLACK SEA BASS FISHING
IN MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Martha's Vineyard is a solid destination for black sea bass fishing, with good fishing in June, July, August. Book a charter and target black sea bass with local experts.
About Black Sea Bass Fishing in Martha's Vineyard
A tasty bottom dweller found on reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom structure.
Martha's Vineyard is a solid destination for black sea bass fishing, offering good fishing in June, July, August. The best months to target black sea bass here are June, July, August.
Scientific name: Centropristis striata
Black Sea Bass Seasonal Calendar — Martha's Vineyard
Month-by-month availability for black sea bass in Martha's Vineyard, MA.
How to Catch Black Sea Bass in Martha's Vineyard
Techniques & Bait
Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.
Recommended Tackle
Your captain will provide all tackle and gear suited to the target species and local conditions.
Best Nearshore Fishing Spots in Martha's Vineyard
Top spots where local captains target black sea bass and other nearshore species.
Wasque Point Rips
Wasque Point on the southeastern tip of Chappaquiddick Island is where Muskeget Channel's powerful currents create standing rips that concentrate baitfish and attract striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and bonito. The rips are among the most productive nearshore fishing grounds in southern New England, with explosive surface feeding during the fall run. Both boat anglers and surf-casters work the Wasque rips for trophy fish from September through November.
Squibnocket Point
Squibnocket Point on Martha's Vineyard's southwest shore is a rugged boulder-strewn coastline where Atlantic swells crash against glacial rocks, creating white water that holds striped bass and bluefish. The point's submerged boulder fields and kelp beds provide ambush cover for stripers feeding on lobsters, crabs, and baitfish. Surf-casting from the rocks at Squibnocket during a southwest wind and incoming tide is considered one of New England's ultimate striper-fishing experiences.
Lobsterville Beach
Lobsterville Beach stretches along Menemsha Bight on the Vineyard's northwest shore, where a gradually sloping sand bottom and consistent current create ideal conditions for bonito and false albacore. The beach's shallow bar and trough system concentrates baitfish, drawing schools of albies and bonito within casting range of shore-bound anglers during September and October. Fly-fishers wade the bar targeting false albacore on small epoxy flies in some of the clearest water in the region.
Cape Poge Gut
Cape Poge Gut is the narrow tidal channel connecting Cape Poge Bay to Nantucket Sound on the northeast corner of Chappaquiddick Island. The gut's swift currents on tidal exchanges create a natural feeding station where striped bass, bluefish, and bonito ambush baitfish pouring through the opening. Anglers position boats at the gut's mouth or wade the adjacent flats to intercept fish during peak current flow.
Other Species in Martha's Vineyard
More fish you can target while visiting Martha's Vineyard.
Black Sea Bass Fishing in Martha's Vineyard — FAQ
Black Sea Bass fishing in Martha's Vineyard is productive during June, July, August.
Black Sea Bass fishing charters in Martha's Vineyard are typically nearshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.
No — when you book a charter in Martha's Vineyard, your captain provides all required Massachusetts fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Black Sea Bass regulations in Massachusetts include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Black Sea Bass in Martha's Vineyard, you may also catch Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, Fluke, Tautog. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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