Every fishing season on Martha's Vineyard tells a different story, and 2026 certainly kept us guessing. From spring stripers and summer sight-fishing to the chaos of the fall run, we're looking back on the challenges, memorable moments, and people who made this season special. As the Island quiets down, we're also looking ahead to the holidays, new adventures, and another exciting year at Kismet Outfitters.
Find a little of the Vineyard for everyone on your list. Explore Kismet’s 2026 holiday gift picks, from hats, cozy layers, and gifts under $50 to exceptional fly rods and reels for the angler’s next adventure.
The crowds have thinned, but the fishing is far from over. From albies feeding within casting range of the beach to fall days on the boat, October offers plenty of reasons to keep fishing Martha’s Vineyard. Here’s what we’re watching, the flies we’re reaching for, and why we’re still making plans after the Derby.
What makes a week at Las Pampas Lodge unforgettable? One of the lodge’s guides shares an inside look at its remarkable dry fly fishing, varied waters, riverside lunches, and the people who make guests feel at home. Get a glimpse of the experience ahead of Kismet’s March 6–13, 2027 hosted trip.
When people think about fly fishing on Martha’s Vineyard, they often picture a skiff working the flats or a boat sitting in the rips. But some of the most exciting fishing on the Island happens with your feet firmly planted on the beach.
Kismet Outfitters offers guided shore fly fishing trips on Martha’s Vineyard throughout the season, with late August, September, and October bringing some of our favorite opportunities of the year.
From sight fishing the flats for striped bass to walking the beaches and rocks in search of bonito and false albacore, shore fishing gives anglers a completely different way to experience the Vineyard fishery.
