FishCondishCuttyhunk, MA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Cuttyhunk, MA fishing report
Cuttyhunk sits at the western end of the Elizabeth Islands chain, where Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay, and the open Atlantic converge. That mix of currents and structure draws a serious lineup of species. Striped bass show up in spring and stay through fall, with the best fishing often coming during the migrations. Bluefish run hard through summer, and tautog hold on the rocky ledges from spring into late fall. Fluke and black sea bass stack up over the sandy holes and mixed-bottom areas in summer. Weakfish and kingfish are less predictable but worth targeting in warmer months when water temps climb into the mid-60s and above.
Fish the rips hard on moving water, especially the last two hours of the outgoing tide when bait gets pushed through the cuts. Stripers and blues ambush from the downtide edges of the rips, so work swimmers, poppers, or live eels along those seams. For tautog, drop green crabs tight to the boulders and fish them slow. Fluke and black sea bass respond well to bucktails tipped with squid or soft plastics drifted over structure. Kingfish and weakfish favor softer bottom nearby. Avoid fishing the rips in heavy wind-against-tide chop — it kills the bite and makes boat positioning dangerous.
Cuttyhunk, MA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Cuttyhunk, MA is Cuttyhunk (station 8448376), about 0.4 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 3.4 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:59 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:38 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 5:07 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:52 PM 3.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 5:28 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:19 PM 3.6 ft▼ Low 5:46 PM 0.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 12:36 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 5:59 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:04 PM 3.6 ft▼ Low 6:28 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 1:24 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 6:35 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:52 PM 3.7 ft▼ Low 7:16 PM 0.5 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 2:16 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 7:19 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 2:44 PM 3.7 ft▼ Low 8:19 PM 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 3:11 AM 3.1 ft▼ Low 8:14 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 3:40 PM 3.8 ft▼ Low 9:48 PM 0.7 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 4:10 AM 3 ft▼ Low 9:19 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 4:43 PM 3.8 ft▼ Low 11:31 PM 0.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 5:16 AM 3.1 ft▼ Low 10:32 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 5:53 PM 3.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 12:39 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 6:26 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 11:45 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 7:02 PM 4.1 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 1:34 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 7:30 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 12:51 PM 0 ft▲ High 8:03 PM 4.3 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Cuttyhunk, MA dashboard.
What's biting near Cuttyhunk, MA
The species most likely to be feeding the rocks, the rips, and the holes: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Cuttyhunk, MA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Cuttyhunk, MA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Cuttyhunk, MA?
The species bite forecast for Cuttyhunk, MA covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Cuttyhunk, MA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Cuttyhunk, MA, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Cuttyhunk, MA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the rocks, the rips, and the holes as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Cuttyhunk, MA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Cuttyhunk, MA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Cuttyhunk, MA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: