Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 30th Martha’s Vineyard fishing report—grab your coffee, here’s what’s biting and where.

We’re sitting on a classic late October setup. Sunrise hit at 7:10 AM and sunset’s coming early at 5:40 PM, so if you want that magic hour bite, you’ll be on the water well before supper. The moon’s just moved off the First Quarter two days ago. That gives us a little bump in night tides, always good for prowling stripers.

Looking at the Oak Bluffs tide chart, you’re starting the day with a low at 3:26 AM, followed by a high at 8:45 AM, another low at 3:42 PM and an evening high at 8:53 PM. With those swingy tides, you’ll find the best action just ahead of the morning high and as the tide drops into the afternoon low. Squibnocket Beach is seeing surf at about 4.5 feet, moderate for October—workable for the low waders and casters.

Weather’s the real treat: upper 50s at sunrise rising to around 68°F by midday, with a light southwest breeze. That means clean water, moderate current, and it’s prime for a little surface chop—where the big bass like to feed.

Now, on to the fish. The Average Angler blog’s been buzzing all week about the fall migration—striped bass are pushing down the beaches chasing white bait, peanut bunker and sand eels. Recent reports are seeing mixed fish in the 30–38 inch range, caught off both surf and boat. These aren’t the spring schoolies either, but honest “table-size” fish. Sand eel flies are working for the flyrodders; if you’re tossing hardware, metal-lipped swimmers and slender stickbaits matching those sand eels are hot right now.

Don’t forget the peanuts—adult bunker are holding out front anywhere the ocean swings in tight, and the stripers are in close. For bait, nothing’s beating a fresh chunk of bunker, and for lures, a white soft plastic on a jig head is getting whacked at the outflows and creek mouths.

Last week, Bounty Hunter Charters told some clients they caught their full limit both days—mostly stripers, with a handful of bluefish mixing in. Word is the bluefish bite has cooled off, but you can still pick one or two up by trolling deeper off the west side, out near Menemsha.

So where’s hot? Two can’t-fail spots today:
- Lobsterville Beach: Look for action right before high tide. Bass and blues push bait up against the rocks, especially on the outgoing.
- Joseph Sylvia State Beach near the Little Bridge: Peanut bunker schools are moving in and out all day. Watch for bird activity—when they’re diving, stripers are underneath.

For surf casters, early morning before the sun’s up is the window. If you’re fishing after sunset, bring the headlamp and toss a black Bomber or Super Strike needlefish parallel to the beach—these fish get tight in low light.

This is peak time for Vineyard fishing: strong tides, hungry migrating fish, and crisp air that wakes you up. Handle your fish with care, push down those barbs, and respect both the bass and the other folks on the water.

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