The record heat of June chased some fish from shallow, inshore waters but, for the most part, the striped bass and bluefish bites continued to be very strong.

Keeper-sized bass are being found on most of the Nantucket and Vineyard Sound shoals, and along both sides of the Elizabeth Islands.  Wasque, Squibnocket and Gay Head also have fish but usually fish can be found in shorter drives.

There are many fluke to be caught, except that most are below the 18-1/2-inch legal limit.  With patience and persistence, though, dedicated flukers are bringing home a couple of sih per trip.

Sea bass fishing has slowed but scup are everywhere, with the latter providing guaranteed fish for the young anglers.

Bluefish dominate the waters to the east, with hordes of small blues popping up at any time of the day.  There are even reports of snappers in some of the harbors and bays.

With the weather cooling as we enter July, the Fourth of July holiday weekend is shaping up to be a very good time to fish.