Martha's Vineyard Fishing Locations
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Finding your way to the island fishing holes can take a little work for folks who haven't been to the spots before, but don't despair. Step one is to stop by the shop and pick up the map that we have available. We can offer you directions to any of these fabled Vineyard fishing spots.
Cape Poge Gut
"Cape Poge Gut in September"
Cape Poge Gut is a haven for flyrodders and surfcasters alike. This natural inlet to Cape Poge Bay has deep water and fast current, along with plenty of bait from the flats on both sides of the inlet. Schools of blues entertain anglers here when the timing is right, and anglers who can cast a plug to the middle of the "Gut" will be in good shape to take some nice blues when the feed is on. Choose a Ballistic Missile, Roberts Ranger, or metal. Sand eel imitations like the Stinger or Deadly Dick are good at the "Gut", and be sure to bring a few Yo-Zuri Metallic Sardines. Striped bass fishing at night can be very good on the flats just inside Cape Poge Bay, to your right as the tide is running in. Flyrodders will flock to the "Gut" in mid-September when warm water brings False Albacore into Nantucket and Vineyard Sound. Incoming water at daybreak is your best bet to find these speedsters at the "Gut", and makes for the excellent fishing that has given this place the nickname "Albie Alley". Small white deceivers, Chartreuse and White Epoxy Minnows, and green sand eel imitations will all do the trick at the right time. Switch fly color if the one you're using isn't working. White flies are often best when fish are feeding on silversides, chartreuse or green when fish are on sand eels. Don't hesitate to dead drift the fly if the current is heavy, and a sinking line will help pick up fish here when the surface is very choppy. A northeast wind can be a real bummer for flyrodders here in the fall, so keep this in mind. Left-handed casters will have an advantage in this situation.
Notes on driving to the fishing spots on Martha's Vineyard: The rule is - go slow...you're on island time now. Roads are narrower here, and what's the hurry, anyway? Taking your time will get you to the fishing holes in one piece, and allow you to enjoy the beauty of the island along the way. Plan to leave plenty of time to reach your evening's fishing destination, and you'll arrive to find available parking spots, leaving plenty of time to rig up and prepare to fish. Hurrying will only cause you to forget some critical piece of equipment (like a flashlight, camera, lure bag, or fly box) in the car, and all of your friends will laugh at you. No kidding.