Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Martha’s Vineyard fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. The Vineyard woke up to a cool, clear November morning, with sunrise at 6:20 AM and sunset due at 4:35 PM, so you’ve got those crisp, short windows of daylight and the classic fall bite energy.

First, let’s talk tides. Today, Vineyard Haven’s high tide hits right around 8:45 AM, with the next low tide rolling in about 2:55 PM, per US Harbors. That’s prime time for working the rips or staining the sand at your favorite beach access during moving water.

After last week’s rough nor’easter, winds have finally calmed some. The morning saw a slight northwest wind—enough to keep the flies moving but nothing that'll send your hat tumbling. Temps are running in the low 50s before warming mid-afternoon, perfect gear weather. Offshore, the swells have started to settle down, but the storm definitely shook things up: expect some weed in the wash but also baitfish staging close to shore.

Fish activity is classic late-run Vineyard. According to recent reports from The Average Angler and several plugged-in locals, schools of **striped bass** are still cruising the beaches and the inside edges. The real story is on the inshore peanuts and sand eels stacking thick, drawing the last waves of legal keeper bass—lots in the mid-20” range, with the occasional 30+ inch linesider for those putting in the miles before dawn or after dark.

There’ve also been scattered **bluefish** blitzes reported, though they're thinning out as water temps dip. No big albie action to speak of this late, but word is a few small **black sea bass** are still being picked off the jetties by bottom scratchers.

As for the best approach, it’s all about matching the hatch right now. With sand eels in the mix, toss a sand eel soft plastic, a slim profile jig, or a hair jig like the Albie Snax for the most realistic effect. When the bass are dialed in on peanuts (juvenile menhaden), folks are getting it done with a small bunker soft plastic or metal, as well as live-lining with real peanuts if you can snag ‘em. For those swinging the big fly rod—Squimpish sand eel flies or classic Clousers tied sparse have both been sealing the deal, especially at first light.

Two hot spots you’ll want to check out: the jetty at **Oak Bluffs Harbor** has seen solid bass at dusk and into the night, especially around the outgoing tide. If you prefer to roam the south shore, **Wasque Point** has been a late fall classic, especially when there’s bait being pushed up onto the bar. Don’t sleep on the **Cape Poge Gut**, either—late season can bring a surprise school of hungry fish hunting in the current.

There’s good debate right now about whether this big blow moved the last of the migratory cows out, but there’s still enough action for those willing to shuffle the sand and chase the birds. According to the Vineyard Gazette, no new closures are planned for stripers as of this week, so get out there and take advantage while the regulations hold steady.

That’s the word for today. Keep an eye on the tides, work those moving baits, and don’t hesitate to switch it up if the bite stalls—just like any late Vineyard fall, persistence pays off.

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