An Angler's Guide To
Fishing The World's Trophy Hot Spots
Fishing Martha's Vineyard, Massachussetts
Martha's Vineyard, Massachussetts, USA
Records for Atlantic Bonito
"Perhaps one of the most popular recreational activities on the island is fishing, especially in the fall when the Vineyard hosts its annual fishing derby. Swimming along the coastline of the Vineyard are fish just looking to be caught. You don't have to be Quint, or Ahab for that matter, to catch the big one. You just have to be at the right place at the right time with the right equipment.
Fishing is superb at any of the beaches, so you'll notice plenty of surf casters. You'll also spot anglers casting their lines over the island's various bridges and stone jetties.
Insiders head to the Chappaquiddick shore at Cape Pogue and Wasque and to Lobsterville Beach in Aquinnah to reel in bluefish and bonito. Scup is common in the waters almost everywhere. Cod and striped bass are best caught during the spring and fall; head over to the entrance of Menemsha Harbor to find them.
If you're into surf casting, try the beaches at Aquinnah or any beach facing south. Remember, the tides in the Atlantic Ocean can be tricky; for instance, there is an eight-hour difference between high tides at Cape Pogue and Aquinnah. The Vineyard Gazette prints a tide chart each Friday on the Fishing page. " Extract in quotes taken from InsideCapeCod.com
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