After a cold, damp, and windy start to the season, striped bass fishing continues to improve across Martha's Vineyard, with excellent opportunities developing for both boat and shore anglers.
Striped bass numbers have steadily increased throughout the month, with fish now spread across beaches, salt ponds, inlets, and the rips. While the lack of smaller-class fish remains somewhat concerning, larger bass are showing with greater consistency, particularly during the late mornings and early afternoons as water temperatures continue to climb. For now, anglers can enjoy the luxury of sleeping in a bit before heading out—a luxury that won't last much longer as summer patterns begin to take hold.
