Squash Meadow is located just East of Oak Bluffs Harbor and is largely known as a ground fishing spot. A good one! Long drifts on the deep side of the rip in about 60’ of water are productive sea bass in High Season. Sometimes you can find them on the South side of the rip too. (1) (Mid May through June) . You don’t need heavy gear here for groundfish, just a light spinning rod and a 2oz jig.
Although relatively small in area, this shoal is a prime area to look for bonito and false albacore from mid-summer into the fall. Watch for birds diving to indicate fish. Best strategy is to quietly drift and wait for the fish to surface nearby rather than “run and gun.” Don’t forget to check out near the steam ship docks. (2)
- Lat & Long: 41°28’ x 70°28’
- Best Tide: Either; action slows at slack.
- Hazards: Few. Some boat traffic at height of summer season.