You don't have to be Quint, or Ahab for that matter, to catch the big one. You just have to be at the right place at the right time with the right equipment. Fishing is superb at any of the beaches, so you'll notice plenty of surf casters. You'll also spot anglers casting their lines over the island's various bridges and stone jetties. Insiders head to the Chappaquiddick shore at Cape Pogue and Wasque and to Lobsterville Beach in Aquinnah to reel in bluefish and bonito.
Scup is common in the waters almost everywhere.
If you're into surf casting, try the beaches at Aquinnah or any beach facing south. The Vineyard Gazette prints a tide chart each Friday on the Fishing page. Equipment and Guides Several stores offer fishing rods, tackle, bait, and other equipment. Many stores also offer guide services. Tackle shops and guides also are the best places to find out about local limits on size and numbers of fish you can keep.