Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association

Dedicated to the passion of Martha's Vineyard fishing!

"...to encourage the sport of surfcasting; to gather for entertainment and good fellowship; to promote and uphold sound conservation practices and laws, and to see that these laws are properly carried out by members; to further good sportsmanship; and to seek and protect public access to fishing areas on Martha's Vineyard." A. Spofford, 1989

Welcome to the Martha's Vineyard Surfcaster's Association (MVSA) Website.

Striped Bass

 Bluefish Atlantic Bonito False Albacore Spanish Makerel

This site is dedicated to those who share the passion of in-shore fishing.  Whether walking the sands of Wasque, navigating the rocks of Squibnocket, or balancing from the jetties of Menemsha, fishing the shores of Martha's Vineyard ignites special feeling for us all. The pursuit of Vineyard game fish is a way of life for generations of Islanders and visitors alike. MVSA members hope the information contained in this site will be useful for both the seasoned and beginner angler. Respect and conservation of our natural resources is paramount in our efforts.

 Visit our Opinion Poll Archive to see results from past polls Click Here
MV Surfcasters Opinion Poll
Which fight harder pound for pound; striped bass or bluefish?
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Equally

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Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association
P.O. Box 3053
Edgartown, MA 02539

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Useful Information About MVSA and What We Do

ABOUT MVSA

 MVSA Forum Advocacy
Membership Application MVSA Fishing Reports Conservation & Environment
Press Releases Fishing Guides & Charters Island Conservation Links
Officers & Committees MVSA In-House Derby Environmental Almanac

MVSA Photo Album

 Tide Charts Shore Access
Sponsors Page Calendar of Events Newsletter

Fishing Quotable

"To the tweedy followers of Salmo salar and Salvelinus fontinalis, such words as 'black bass' soured on the tongue like domestic caviar."."

Author: Pat Smith      Work: Lamar Underwood's Bass Almanac (1979)

Weekly Opinion Poll Archive

Email MVSA for Info

April 2008 Newsletter

Final Standings for 2007 MVSA In-House Derby ... Click Here for Results

Can you properly identify Herring species of Massachusetts? Click here for chart in PDF format

DID YOU KNOW?
c Nearly 40 million Americans fish. That's more than the number of people that play golf or tennis combined. c Recreational fishing in the US supports more than $45 billion in annual retail sales.
c Recreational fishing in the US supports more than a million jobs. c The total economic output of recreational fishing in the US is over $125 billion annually.
c US anglers and boaters spend over $600 million annually on excise taxes that go towards fisheries conservation and enhancement. c US anglers directly invest $1.2 billion annually to preserve, protect and enhance the sport of recreational fishing.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Did someone say there is "nothing" to do on Martha’s Vineyard in the winter?...Click for more
 

Dredge activities
Surfcaster members Paul Schultz and Dave Nash are on the Edgartown Dredge Committee and have reported a somewhat successful dredging effort in the Cape Pogue narrows. Mechanical problems caused the dredge to get not quite as far up the narrows...Click for more
 

Fishing pier update
Since our last newsletter, the Oak Bluffs selectmen have signed a "Land Management agreement" (LMA) with the state DEP’s Office of Fishing and Boating Access (OFBA)....Click for more
 

Eastville Beach
Another project involving Surfcaster members is the improvement of Eastville Point Beach. The Surfcasters are on a loosely formed committee which will try to cause some improvements to take place...Click for more
 

  BE A WINNER IN THE 2008 MVSA IN-HOUSE DERBY
 The rules are easy and the challenge among members is a lot of fun whether you’re fishing from shore or boat for blues, bass, bonito, or albies... Click for more
 

Looking for Environmental news?
 Need an easy way to track news about the environment? What about fish stock sustainability? Local farming initiatives? Water quality studies?...Click for more
    

  Congratulations to MVSA 2007 Striper Cup Team Members - Click for results  

Read James Owen Bishop's Thank You letter as recipient of the first MV Surfcasters scholarship for a high school senior. Read Here

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