Martha's Vineyard Fishing Report: Early Rise, Late Sunset, and Lure Tactics for December

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Monday morning fishing report for Martha's Vineyard, December 1st, 2025.

Let's talk tides first. We're looking at a low tide of 0.37 feet at 1:07 AM this morning, with a high tide of 2.49 feet hitting around 5:52 AM. That early morning push should stir things up nicely before most folks get their coffee. Sunrise is at 7:06 AM and we're calling it quits early today with sunset at 4:18 PM—welcome to December on the Island.

Now, for those of you who've been keeping up with OctoberFish reports, we've had some solid fishing action lately. The fall run brought in bluefish, bonito, and stripers, and while we're transitioning into December, don't count those species out just yet. Tautog jigging has been producing well in recent months, and if you're patient, there are still albies around the deeper channels.

For lures, I'd stick with small metal jigs in silver and white—they mimic the baitfish patterns perfectly this time of year. If you're chunking, fresh mackerel or bunker will work when the tides turn aggressive. Live eels are always a solid bet for stripers if you can find them.

Hit Edgartown Harbor when that tide pushes through—the current concentration brings baitfish and predators together. Oak Bluffs channel is another solid choice with good current movement during these tide changes.

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