Atlantic Ocean, Maine Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Maine side of the Atlantic.

We’re in a cold, clear winter pattern along the southwest coast this morning. Ogunquit and Perkins Cove are sitting in the low 20s with a biting northwest breeze and teens expected tonight, classic mid‑December chill according to local marine weather from the National Weather Service and USHarbors. Seas outside are running 3 to 5 feet with small‑craft conditions lingering, so pick your windows and keep an eye on that wind.

Tides are generous today. Tide-Forecast’s Kennebunk River table shows low around 1:30 a.m., high...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for anglin' in these chilly Maine waters off the Atlantic. It's a crisp December mornin', sunrise at 7:07 AM in Portland accordin' to Tide-Forecast.com, with sunset droppin' early at 4:04 PM—short days mean fish are feedin' aggressive before dark.

Tides today look prime: low at 12:32 AM (1.12 ft), high 6:52 AM (8.91 ft), low 1:12 PM (1.03 ft), and high 7:22 PM (8.17 ft) per Tide-Forecast.com for Portland. Fish the incomin' tide mid-mornin' or evenin' when currents stir up bait in the Gulf of Maine.

Weather's holdin' steady, typical winter bite with northerlies and te...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Maine coast salt report.

Out on the Gulf of Maine this morning we’ve got a classic early‑winter setup: cold, clear, and calm enough to make it worth splashing a hull if you’re still chasing late‑season action. NOAA’s offshore briefing for the Gulf of Maine is calling light winds and relatively modest seas between passing weak troughs, so pick your weather window and keep an ear on the marine forecast.

According to Tide‑Forecast’s Bar Harbor station, we’ve got a high tide around 4:30 this m...

Morning’s here and the Atlantic’s got that winter bite, folks. Wind’s out of the northwest around 10 to 15 knots, gusting a bit higher offshore, and seas running 2 to 4 feet along the coast from Stonington to Cape Elizabeth. A small craft advisory’s in effect through late tonight, so if you’re heading out, bundle up and keep a close eye on the radar. It’s cold, but the fish aren’t sleeping.

Tides are working in our favor this morning. Here in the Portland area, we had a low tide just after 6 a.m., and we’re now on the ri...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your coastal Maine fishing report for the Atlantic this morning.

We’re sitting in classic early-winter Gulf of Maine conditions: cold, damp air in the low 30s along the Midcoast, light snow showers inland, fog and low cloud along the outer islands, and a stiff southerly building ahead of the next system, as noted by the Ocean Prediction Center’s Gulf of Maine briefing. Seas offshore are running 7–10 feet with that lumpy winter heave, more manageable but still choppy inside the bays.

From the Kennebunkport and Bath tide tables on USHar...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your coastal Maine saltwater report.

Along the open Atlantic from Kittery up past Portland, we’re sitting in a classic early‑December pattern: cold, clear, and brisk. Light northwest breeze this morning, 30s on the water, wind swinging onshore a bit this afternoon with a stiff chop as the tide fills. NOAA’s Portland marine forecast is calling 2–4 foot seas, so pick your window and don’t push it in smaller rigs.

According to NOAA tide predictions for Portland Harbor, we’ve got a negative low just before dawn and a big mid‑...

Striper season on the Maine coast has shifted gears, but there’s still life in the salt for anyone willing to bundle up and fish smart. This is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic-side Maine fishing report.

Tides along the southwest Maine coast are running big today, with a morning high just before late morning and a deep low midafternoon, giving you plenty of moving water on the outgoing. The sun is riding low this time of year, with first light around 7 a.m. and dark settling in just after 4, so the prime windows are short and centered on da...

# Atlantic Ocean Maine Fishing Report – December 4th, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for the Maine coast. Let's dive right into what's happening on the water today.

**Tidal Conditions**

We've got some excellent tidal movement today. High tide is hitting at 9:49 AM at 11.47 feet, with low tide coming in at 3:30 AM. That morning high tide is going to be prime time for getting out there, so don't sleep on it. The tidal swing is really solid right now, which means baitfish are moving and predators are feeding.

**Fi...

# Atlantic Ocean Maine Fishing Report – December 3rd, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for the Maine coast. It's a crisp Wednesday morning out here, and we've got some solid conditions to work with.

**Tides and Water Conditions**

We're looking at a high tide coming in around 8:10 PM this evening, with a low tide early this morning at 1:20 AM. The water's going to be moving nicely through the mid-day hours, which is prime time for stripers and pollock. We've got small craft advisories in effect through the evening, so get yo...

# Artificial Lure's Maine Fishing Report - Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning Atlantic fishing report for Maine waters.

**Tides & Conditions**

We're looking at decent tidal movement today. High tide hit early this morning around 12:45 AM at 5.56 feet, with a low at 5:04 AM. If you're planning an afternoon session, expect another high around 11:15 AM. Water temps are dropping fast—this cold snap is exactly what gets the stripers moving, so don't sleep on it.

**Weather Intel**

Yesterday we saw Small Craft Advisories all along th...

# Atlantic Ocean Fishing Report - Maine Coast

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing update for December 1st, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide at 12:50 AM this morning at 0.6 feet, and a high tide coming up at 7:15 AM at 9.62 feet. That early morning window is prime time, so if you're heading out, get moving.

Speaking of timing, sunrise is happening around 7:00 AM with sunset at 5:54 PM, so you've got a tight window to work with in December. The water temps are cold right now, which means...

# Atlantic Ocean Maine Fishing Report – Sunday, November 30th, 2025

Well hey there, folks – Artificial Lure here, your local fishing correspondent. Let's dive into what's happening out on the water this morning around Maine.

**Tidal Conditions**

We're looking solid today. Down in Bar Harbor, we've got a high tide rolling in at 5:47 AM hitting 10.67 feet, with low tide around noon at just under a foot. Over in Kennebunkport, similar pattern – low tide early this morning and high tide later. These tidal swings are perfect for working structure and getting baitfish moving.

**Weather & Light**

I...

# Saturday Morning Fishing Report – Maine Coast

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for November 29th, 2025.

**Tides and Weather**

We've got some solid tidal action this morning along the Maine coast. Up in Bar Harbor, we're looking at a high tide of 10.1 feet at 4:51 AM, with a low coming in at 11:04 AM at just 1.37 feet. That's a significant tidal swing, which means good water movement for the fish. If you're fishing around Camden or York Harbor, expect similar patterns with high tides hitting around 5 AM this morning. The weather's co...

# Friday Morning Fishing Report - November 28th, 2025

Mornin' folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic Coast fishing report for today, November 28th.

Let's start with the tides. If you're heading out to Bar Harbor or the surrounding waters, you've got high tide at 3:57 AM and low tide at 10:04 AM. That's prime time if you're an early riser. Over at Atlantic Heights in the Piscataqua River, high tide's already passed at 4:06 AM, with low tide around 9:52 AM. The sun's comin' up around 6:50 AM and settin' early at around 4:00 PM, so make your moves count today.
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# Maine Atlantic Fishing Report – November 27, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Thanksgiving morning fishing report for Maine's Atlantic waters, and let me tell you, conditions are looking solid out there.

## Tide and Water Conditions

We're riding a decent tide cycle today. High tide hit early this morning around 3:47 AM up in Kennebunkport with heights near 7.5 feet, and we've got another push coming. Low tide settled in around 9 AM, so if you're heading out now, you're working that incoming current—perfect for stripers and cod.

## Recent Catch Reports

The stri...

# Wednesday Morning Fishing Report - Maine Atlantic Waters

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning report for November 26th.

**Tidal Conditions**

We've got a solid tidal window working in our favor today. High tide is pushing through around 2:17 AM up in Bar Harbor with heights around 9.4 feet, and we're looking at a low around 8:16 AM at about 2.1 feet. Down in Kennebunkport, expect high tide around 2:59 AM at 7.5 feet. These are prime conditions for stripers and other predators pushing into the shallows during the flush.

**Weather & Light**

National...

# Atlantic Ocean, Maine Fishing Report - Tuesday, November 25th

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Maine's Atlantic waters. Let's get right into it.

**Tidal Conditions**

We've got excellent tidal movement today. High tide hit around 2:14 AM at Kennebunkport with a solid 7.46 feet. York Harbor saw similar conditions with a 7.56-foot high at 2:03 AM. These strong tidal swings are pushing baitfish and getting the larger species active. If you're heading out this afternoon, you'll have a nice incoming tide pushing through the evening hours—perfect for stripers and pollock. Duration: 00:01:59

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’m bringing you the latest from the Atlantic Ocean, Maine. Today’s the 24th of November, and the water’s got that crisp, late-fall bite. The tide’s just starting to turn, with a high tide at 1:32 AM and a low tide around 7:22 AM, so the morning bite should be strong as the water starts to move. The high tide height was about 7.5 feet, and the low was just under 1.5 feet, which means the current’s gonna be steady, perfect for working lures along the edges.

Sunrise was at 7:07 AM...

Artificial Lure checking in from the salty edge of Maine’s Atlantic for your Friday, November 21st fishing report. You’re waking up to a blustery morning with southeast winds ripping at 25 to 35 knots, gusting off the Gulf of Maine—so small craft should take extra caution. Seas are rolling between 7 and 12 feet, but there’s a letup forecast by midday when winds settle more southerly and drop to 15–25 knots according to Ocean Weather.Gov.

Sunrise was just after 7:03 this morning, and if you want to hit that magic hour again, sunset will be at 4:49 PM along most of the sou...

# Artificial Lure's Maine Fishing Report - November 20, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report for the Maine coast. Let's break down what's happening on the water today.

**Tides and Timing**

We've got a low tide at 4:31 AM this morning at 1.46 feet, with a high tide coming in at 10:32 AM sitting at 11.15 feet. Sunset today is at 4:01 PM, so you've got a narrow window before dark. The next low tide hits at 5:05 PM at just 0.25 feet—that's a pretty dramatic drop—followed by a high tide at 11:10 PM.

**Weat...

Artificial Lure here with your November 19th, 2025, fishing report for the waters of the Atlantic and the harbors and islands along the coast of Maine.

The sun cracked the horizon at 6:34 this morning, casting a frosty pink shade over the bay, and will set tonight at 4:09, so you’re working with that classic short, late-fall Maine day. Cold air rolled in with the overnight, and it's a brisk one—temps are lingering in the high 30s to low 40s, but expect things to feel colder out on the water with a stiff breeze. According to the Ocean Prediction Cent...

Artificial Lure here with your daily Maine Atlantic fishing report for November 18th, 2025.

It’s a chilly one this morning on the water—temps starting out in the mid 30s, but expected to rise only to the mid 40s with a stiff northwest breeze around 12 knots and those signature November gusts. If you’re planning to wet a line, layer up and make sure your rain gear’s handy. We dodged a storm cell overnight, but swells are lingering and seas are kicking at around 3 to 5 feet, especially as you head offshore. Sunrise hit at 7:00 AM, sunset’s at 5:53 PM...

This is Artificial Lure with your November 17th fishing report for the waters in and around the Atlantic coast of Maine.

Trim that line tight—it’s a big one today! The sunrise over the Kennebunkport and Bar Harbor coast came at 6:38AM, and anglers who braved the chilly morning were met with a stiff breeze and rough seas. According to the National Weather Service, a Gale Warning is in effect through tonight, with westerly winds rolling 25 to 30 knots and gusting to 40. Seas are sitting 4 to 6 feet and not expected to lay down until midweek. It’s a cold o...

Artificial Lure here with your Maine Atlantic fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025. The air’s crisp with a classic November chill, but that hasn’t kept the seasoned anglers indoors—especially with conditions shaping up for some real solid action offshore and around the coves.

Today’s **sunrise came at 6:57 am**, and **sunset will be at 5:57 pm**, which gives you just under 11 hours of daylight to chase your catch. Over in Kennebunkport and York County, the **first low tide hit at about 2:16 am** and **high tide peaked at 8:23 am**, with the next **low at 2:37 pm and another high at 8:53...

Artificial Lure here with your Maine Atlantic fishing report for November 15th, 2025.

First light came at 6:30AM with sunset settling in just after 4:05PM, giving us a short but productive window. Tide tables for Bar Harbor and around the Downeast coast show a **high tide at 7:03AM** and a **low at 12:48AM and 1:36PM**—prime morning movement for targeting structure-loving species like tautog and black sea bass. Weather this morning was brisk, Northwest winds at 10–15 knots, gusting up to 20, with seas around 2–3 feet. There’s a chill to the breeze, so layer up and keep an eye to the sky...

G’morning from your Maine coast specialist, Artificial Lure, checking in with the November 14, 2025 Atlantic Ocean and coastal Maine fishing report.

We’re waking up to late fall chill—plenty of frost on the docks and boats—under partly cloudy skies. It’s currently cool and won’t warm up much, so bundle up if you’re heading out. Sunrise is at 6:35 AM and sunset at 4:17 PM according to Tide-Forecast. That makes for a short window, so use your daylight wisely.

For tide chasers around Kennebunkport, the high tide is right around 6:55 AM, with a low at 12:33 AM an...

This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest Maine fishing report for Thursday, November 13, 2025. Out on the Atlantic, we’re heading into a classic chilly November stretch with flat calm seas—perfect for serious anglers willing to brave the brisk air for early winter action. Sunrise happened at 6:53 this morning, with sunset set for 4:19 PM up the coast near Portland and Kennebunkport, right in line with the days drawing shorter now, but granting prime daylight for targeting that morning and late-afternoon bite as temperatures hover from the mid-30s up to the low 50s according to local forecasts.

Tide...

Good morning from the rocky coast of Maine—this is Artificial Lure with your November 11th Atlantic fishing report.

Out on the water before dawn, the air was crisp and just a touch salty. Sunrise hit at 6:33AM, painting the boats in Portland and along Casco Bay gold. Sunset tonight will come early, so plan to be off the water by about 4:14PM. Today’s weather is classic Maine November: skies are mostly clear, temps starting near 40°F at dawn, rising into the upper 40s, and a soft breeze from the southwest. Ocean visibility is excellent, ideal for spott...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Maine fishing report for Monday, November 10, 2025. Tide's kissing the coast early today and it's a classic clean, cold Maine fall morning. Sunrise came at 6:49 AM with sunset expected at 6:06 PM, so you've got a generous window to fish before darkness tightens its grip.

Today's tidal swing is moderate-to-strong, perfect for stirring things up. High tide hit around 1:59 PM and low at 7:41 AM, with the main push upwards of 11 feet. These good highs, per Tide Forecast, mean strong current in the major rivers and rocky points, so expect the bite to be best...

Name’s Artificial Lure and you’re tuned in for your Atlantic Maine fishing report, Sunday November 9, 2025.

We woke to *brisk breezes and cold water temps*, a true shoulder-season classic. Sunrise rolled in at **6:28 AM** and anglers can expect sunset to hit early by **4:24 PM** today, with moonset at **11:27 AM** and moonrise happening later at **8:08 PM**, so plan accordingly for those evening fishing windows. Big tidal amplitude today too—York Harbor sees a **high tide at 1:22 AM** (9.23 ft), **low tide at 7:25 AM** (0.13 ft), another **high at 1:31 PM** (10.46 ft), and a deep **low at 8:12 PM** (-0.89 ft). Tides are runnin...

Artificial Lure here with your November 8th Atlantic Maine fishing report.

It’s a brisk, classic fall morning on the Maine coast—temps hovering near 45, climbing to a high around 64 in Portland and 66 in Perkins Cove by midday, with light winds mainly out of the southwest picking up a bit into the afternoon. Seas started off moderate but the forecast from the National Weather Service says they’ll run 2 to 4 feet with a small craft advisory kicking in late today, so smaller boats should keep a weather eye out. Sunrise hit at 6:20 AM and sunset’s just after 4:13 PM, so p...

Fishing off the Maine stretch of the Atlantic this November morning comes with classic autumn chill and that crisp ocean air. Sunrise hit at **6:36 AM** and sunset’s expected around **5:04 PM**, giving us a short but lively window to chase a fall bite. Weather’s holding cool—temps along the coast started down in the mid-40s and likely rising to the low 60s by midday, with light south winds and clear skies. Seas are running calm early, but expect a slight southwest breeze to pick up as the day goes, rolling up a modest chop offshore. Surface water temps hover...

This is Artificial Lure with your November 6th fishing report for in and around the Atlantic Ocean, Maine.

It’s a crisp fall morning on the coast—temps starting out in the low to mid-40s, reaching into the low 60s by afternoon, thanks to some lingering mild air off the ocean. Skies are mostly clear today, and the wind’s been laying down after a rough start to the week. Seas off the Maine shore are finally calming, settling in at 2 to 4 feet by midday with a light southwest breeze. The weather looks right for an extended window...

This is Artificial Lure with your local Atlantic Maine fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

The day got started at 6:30 AM with a bracing sunrise over mostly clear skies along the coast. Sunset will fall early at 5:07 PM, so plan your afternoon outing accordingly. Bar Harbor’s tide chart by NOAA puts high tide at 8:07 AM and 8:34 PM, with low at 2:25 PM and again late at night. For Rockland, anticipate the high at 8:19 AM, low at 2:36 PM, and another high at 8:46 PM. On-the-water, you’re fishing just shy of a midday high tide, then watching as the ebb runs...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you with the November 4th, 2025 fishing report for the Atlantic coast of Maine. It’s a crisp Tuesday morning and we’re looking at classic late-fall New England conditions—the kind that make your coffee taste better and every bite on the line just that much sweeter.

The main event today is the tide. Up around Maine Beach, the first high tide hit at 4:16 a.m. and the next will be at 4:27 p.m., peaking at a healthy 8.6 feet. Low tides are at 10:21 a.m. and 11:09 p.m., bottoming out near 2 feet and just a...

Artificial Lure here reporting from the Maine coast, Atlantic-side, on Monday, November 3, 2025. It’s a crisp morning—sunrise came at 6:20 am, with sunset expected at 4:30 pm. You’re looking at solid daylight for your fishing window today, but the best bite window tends to be first light or late afternoon in these colder months.

The weather this morning’s starting off mild, about 44°F at the Portland Jetport, but expect it to tick up into the mid-60s later on, with clear skies and a light southwest wind. Forecasts from the National Weather Service say we’ll see southwest w...

Artificial Lure reporting in from the Maine coast, bringing you today’s Atlantic fishing conditions and real-time action from the local scene. It’s Sunday, November 2nd, and the ocean’s putting on a fall show—crisp air, clear blue water, and a sunrise that hit at 6:11 this morning with a sunset coming early at 4:20PM over Bar Harbor.

Weather’s been mild for November: highs offshore settled around 64°F at Portland Jetport, low humidity, mostly sun, and barely a whisper of wind—ideal for any saltwater outing, especially with visibility over 20 miles this morning. The surf’s mostly calm, a...

Artificial Lure here with your November 1st fishing report for the Atlantic waters around coastal Maine. Sunrise hit at 7:10 AM, sunset will be at 5:21 PM. Over Bar Harbor and most of the coastline, we’re seeing a cool start—air temps on land are mid-40s to mid-50s, humidity’s low, skies are layered with patchy clouds rolling off last night’s front. Ocean water temp sits at a brisk 50°F, classic for November; gear up, especially if heading offshore.

Tide-wise, it’s a lively morning: low at 1:12 AM and a solid high tide rolling in around 7:26 AM with over 10 fee...

Good morning from coastal Maine, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Atlantic Ocean fishing report for Friday, October 31st, 2025.

We’re starting out crisp and calm. According to NOAA’s Bar Harbor tide tables, we’ve got a **high tide just before sunrise at 5:36 AM** (9.08 ft), **low tide around 11:38 AM** (2.3 ft), and **another high at 5:49 PM** (9.14 ft). The **sun rises at 7:25 AM and drops behind the horizon by 5:53 PM**, so plan your trips and bait changes accordingly—those dawn and dusk bites will be your tickets today[6].

Weather-wise, locals woke to a **balmy 63°F under overcast...

Artificial Lure here with your October 30th, 2025, dawn fishing report for the Maine coast and the big blue Atlantic beyond. It’s a crisp start at 63°F, the skies are clearing off after some overnight clouds, and the seas are calm—among the best fall mornings we’ve had this month. Winds early are light, out of the west at under eight knots, so small boats should have no trouble running the nearshore ledges or heading offshore for the day.

Today’s tides at Maine Beach set a steady rhythm for planning: low tide hit around 12:05 am at just over...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you from Maine’s Atlantic coast with your October 29th fishing report. Sunrise came at 7:09 AM and we’ll see sunset wrap up at 5:41 PM tonight—days are getting short, so make those casts count. Tides in Kennebunk are running high at 4:30 AM and again at 4:29 PM, with lows just after 10 in the morning and at night, making for good water movement all day for both shore and boat anglers. Bar Harbor’s got a similar pattern, with high tides pre-dawn and mid-afternoon. If you’re after that prime bite window, plan your trip an hour or...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you straight from Maine’s rocky Atlantic coast with your October 28th 2025 fishing report. Let's get to it—conditions, the bite, the hot lures, and where it’s all happening.

Early morning rolled in at 63°F, overcast skies kept things cool, but the air started to clear as the sun came up and we got offshore—classic late October steadiness, making it easy on both boats and shore casters. As for today’s tide: the high hit right before sunrise at 4:19 am, low dropped at 10:03 am, and the second high will be around 4:21...

Artificial Lure coming at you DOWNEAST with your Atlantic Maine fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025.

Weather off the coast started overcast but shaped up nicely by mid-morning—cool and crisp with air temps in the low 60s at sunrise, climbing to the upper 70s ashore at Ogunquit and nearby Portland. Winds west-northwest at five to eight knots early, calming as the day pushed on. The ocean’s surface was downright cooperative, the kind where your coffee stays in your cup—even heading to the deeper ledges.

Tides today for Kennebunk are classic fall swings: high tide a...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 26th Atlantic Maine fishing report. Out on the water early today, skies are clearing after a patch of overcast, with calm seas and a light northwest wind rolling in around 5-10 knots per NOAA and local marine bulletins. Out of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, and up toward Boothbay, visibility is excellent and temps are riding around the low 60s, shaping up for a comfortable fall day on the salt.

Sunrise was at 7:09 AM and sunset rounds out the fishing day at 5:41 PM, so plan to get your lines wet early and make...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for the latest fishing scoop in Maine. Today, October 25, 2025, the tides in Bar Harbor are looking good, with a high tide at 1:40 PM and a low at 8:07 PM. The weather is expected to be calm, with NW winds at 5 to 15 knots and seas around 3 to 5 feet[2][20].

Sunrise is at 7:01 AM and sunset at 5:31 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight for a fishing trip[2]. The action's been hot lately, with pollock, cod, and haddock making waves. Recent catches include a 20.5-pound cod and some impressive pollock[1].

For...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 24, 2025 Atlantic Maine fishing report. It’s a crisp, classic autumn morning—overcast to start, but skies are forecast to clear up quick, with the air temp up around **63°F** and barely a breath of wind out on the water. Waters are calm as glass; if you’re heading offshore, you’re in for a great ride according to Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing.

**Tide for Bar Harbor** rolls in at high around **1:00 AM** at 10.09 feet, bottoms out at **6:59 AM** at 1.55 feet, peaks again at **1:04 PM** with a solid 10.89 feet, and finishes with a lo...

Artificial Lure here with your October 23rd, 2025 narrative fishing report for the Atlantic coast of Maine. If you’re headed out today, the Atlantic’s waking up under partly cloudy skies, clearing as you get offshore, with the air riding a comfortable 62°F. Winds are mild, mostly out of the west to northwest, barely breaking five knots. The water’s almost glassy for late October, and visibility—crystal clear. That’s prime weather for a run down the coast or a drift outside your favorite ledge, and seaworthy for most craft, but keep an eye on the westerlies if you’re ducking in...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Maine fishing report for Wednesday, October 22nd.

We've got near-perfect conditions out there today. The air temperature is sitting at a comfortable 63 degrees, with winds that started westerly at eight knots overnight but have calmed down to practically nothing - we're talking three to five knots max. The ocean is flat calm with excellent visibility, and those overcast skies from earlier have cleared up nicely.

For tide information, York Harbor shows high tide hit at 12:14 AM at 8.66 feet, with low tide coming at 6:19 AM at just under...

Mornin’ to all you salty dogs out there, Artificial Lure here, strapped in with the freshest fishing intel for the Maine Atlantic—right down to the bay, ledges, and rips that call our coast home.

Sunrise on the Kennebunkport docks peeks at 7:03 AM, and we’ll have just shy of 11 hours of daylight, with sunset closing the deal at 5:49 PM. If you’re planning a dawn patrol up around Bar Harbor, you’ll see the sun break at 6:55 AM and tuck in at 5:38 PM, so there’s plenty of time to wet a line.

Tides are looking migh...

Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Maine Atlantic coast, October 20th, 2025.

The sun rose bright at 6:54 this morning and it’ll dip below the horizon around 5:39 this evening, giving us solid daylight hours for working the tides. Speaking of tides, Bar Harbor’s running a low at 3:57 AM, a hefty high up at 10:06 AM at nearly 11 feet, then another low at 4:21 PM. York Harbor’s close behind, so plan your outing for that strong incoming morning tide or time your return with the late afternoon slack according to NOAA Tides & Currents.

Weathe...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing report for the Maine Atlantic coast this Sunday, October 19, 2025. As dawn cracked over the salt, Perkins Cove woke up to a chilly 63°F with overcast skies, but as the day pushed on, clouds lifted and we got clear, crisp autumn sunlight, perfect for fall fishing. Out on the water this morning, the wind’s been gentle, mostly out of the west under five knots—making for calm seas and smooth drifting. Air temps are topping out around 62°F offshore and high 70s near shore, keeping the bite lively.

Tidal movement is sol...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine Fishing Report for October 18th, 2025.

Out on the water early, conditions are prime for fall angling. Temperatures as the sun was coming up hovered in the low 60s, with the sky starting off overcast but clearing through the morning, and a gentle west wind keeping the seas calm. Sunrise today was at 7:00 AM, and you can expect sunset right around 5:53 PM, giving you a solid window on either end of the tidal swings to get lines in.

Marine tides today are classic for this time of year: low...

Artificial Lure here with your October 17th Atlantic Ocean fishing report, focused on coastal and offshore waters of Maine.

It's a classic, crisp fall morning—temperatures started in the low 60s near the water before sunrise at 7:14am, with the sky overcast but clearing fast. Expect high tide around 6:01am and another just after 6pm, while low tide falls midway late morning and near midnight tonight, according to York Harbor NOAA tide predictions. Winds are mostly out of the northwest at 5-10 knots, with seas 3-5 feet offshore, and visibility excellent. This is prime autumn fishing weather—cool, clea...

Artificial Lure here with your Maine Atlantic fishing report for October 15th, 2025.

The day broke with **sunrise at 7:09AM** and anglers can look forward to a **sunset at 6:20PM**, plenty of daylight for getting on the water. Weather conditions are perfect for fall fishing—calm seas, light breeze out of the west, overcast early but clearing mid-morning, and air temps holding steady in the low 60s. Visibility's excellent offshore, so it's a prime morning to hit your mark.

On the tide front, **high tide rolled in at 3:42AM and returns at 4:01PM**, with lows at 9:35AM an...

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025, covering the waters off Maine's Atlantic coast.

We've got a challenging day ahead, folks. A nor'easter is bearing down on us, bringing strong easterly winds of 35 to 45 knots tonight, with seas building to 13 to 22 feet. Most charter operations have already called it - trips are canceled through Monday as this storm system moves through. The air temperature is sitting around 59 degrees this morning with clear skies early, but conditions are deteriorating rapidly.

For tide information, we're looking at low tide hitting...

This is Artificial Lure reporting for October 11th, 2025, covering your latest fishing action around the Atlantic Ocean and the Maine coast.

We’ve got crisp fall conditions lining up with a classic October pattern. As of dawn today, air temps are hanging in the low 50s to mid-60s, sky clear, with a brisk north wind at 10 to 15 knots and gusts pushing to 20. Seas are running three to five feet—manageable, but you’ll feel it once you round the point. Expect a chance of showers later, so pack some rain gear if you plan to stay out throug...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 10, 2025 fishing report for the Atlantic coast of Maine.

We kicked off the morning with a pleasant **sunrise at 7:02 AM** and we’re looking forward to a tidy sunset at 6:25 PM. The air’s got that crisp, classic fall bite: temperature hung in the low 60s, with skies clear and visibility excellent according to the Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing crew. Winds started light out of the west but picked up to 15 knots out of the southwest offshore—enough to keep it sporty, but nothing that’ll keep you off the water unless y...

Good morning from the Maine coast! Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic fishing report for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.

We kicked off the day with a brilliant sunrise at 6:41 am, and anglers should plan to pack up by sunset at 6:05 pm. The weather is spectacular—clear skies, visibility for miles, and just a light westerly wind pushing steady at about 10 knots. Temperatures at first light hovered in the upper 50s, with ocean breezes keeping things comfortable out on the water. Seas are mild, rolling in long 2 to 3-foot chops—ideal for drift fishing and a coffee that won’t spill...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025.

We’re waking up to a crisp fall morning on the coast, calm seas, and high visibility. Early temps will warm as the sun rises, and you can expect a light breeze out of the west this morning, swinging slightly southerly by noon. It’ll feel cooler when passing clouds cover the sun, but conditions are ideal for getting lines wet.

Sunrise hit at 7:04AM, and we’re looking at sunset around 6:44PM. That gives you an honest shot at both dawn and du...

Folks, it's your buddy Artificial Lure here, and I'm coming at you with the latest fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean waters around Maine. Today, October 4th, should be a great day on the water. Sunrise is at about 6:57 AM, and sunset is around 6:34 PM.

In nearby waters, like the Miramichi River, fishing has been decent despite ultra-low water conditions. Mostly grilse have been caught, with some larger salmon making appearances. The fish are congregating in deeper pools, making it a challenge to land them.

If you're heading to the Atlantic coast, striped bass are active...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your October 3rd fishing report for Maine's Atlantic waters.

## Current Conditions

Today's looking perfect with calm seas and clear skies. York Harbor shows high tide at 4:35 AM at 3.51 feet, low at 10:39 AM, then high again at 5:05 PM reaching 4.4 feet. Sunrise was at 7:03 AM with sunset at 6:47 PM - prime fishing windows right there.

## What's Biting

Mackerel are absolutely everywhere and they're the golden ticket right now. These fish are drawing in stripers, groundfish, and even tuna. Webhannet Bait and Tackle reports stripers are moving off...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing expert around these Atlantic Ocean waters in Maine. Today, October 1st, we're seeing a beautiful day with clear skies and light winds. Sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset at 6:16 PM in Rockland, Maine. The tide is high at 6:34 AM and 6:37 PM, with notable heights of 8.07 ft and 9.18 ft, respectively[2].

Fishing has been decent, with cod and haddock being the main catches. Proposed regulations for cod and haddock haven't been implemented yet, so we're still following last year's rules, which means one cod per person for September and October[1]. For...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025. The coast is waking up to a classic early fall bite, and if you’re tuning in from anywhere near York Harbor or up toward Portland, you’re in for a treat.

First light hit the water at 6:36AM, with the sun set for 6:28PM, giving us that golden window to fish the tide swings. The weather's been picture perfect—warm days touching 73-78°F in key spots like Perkins Cove and Portland, chilly but refreshing mornings, and barely a ripple on the sea early. Most of...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 27, 2025 Maine Atlantic fishing report. First light kissed the water at 6:58am and we’ll wrap up with sunset at 6:56pm, giving us solid action all day. Tides in York Harbor showed a high at 3:12am, low at 9:13am, another high rolling through at 3:16pm, and slack water bottoming out with a 9:52pm low, so be ready for lively current on the mid-morning and afternoon swings. That high tide before lunch should set things in motion right along the rocks and ledges.

Weather this morning started crisp, giving way to sunny skies an...

This is Artificial Lure with your Maine Atlantic fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025.

We woke today to crisp air and a flat ocean—a classic stretch of Maine autumn. After a chilly dawn, temps warmed up to a pleasant near 75°F midday with barely a breeze. Early morning skies were clear and visibility perfect, transitioning to a gentle cloud cover midday before clearing up again this afternoon. You'll want a jacket if you're heading out for those first casts or late-afternoon drifts.

**Tidal Report:** The tides are near perfect for the day’s bite. Low tide hit a...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

We're kicking off with a check on conditions out of York Harbor: High tide rolls in at 1:15 AM and again at 1:25 PM, with low tides at 7:24 AM and 7:50 PM. That gives us a solid early morning outgoing tide, perfect for chasing stripers along the ledges and outflows. Sunrise is at 6:32 AM, and sunset wraps up at 6:35 PM, so there’s daylight for that breakfast and dinner bite window. The moon will rise at 9:24 AM and set at 7:30 PM, adding a bit more pull...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your September 21, 2025, Maine Atlantic fishing report. Sunrise was at 6:28 AM with sunset at 6:41 PM, giving us 12 hours and 13 minutes of solid light—plenty of time to get your line wet.

Tide-wise, we saw an early low tide just after 5:30 AM, a nice high at 11:44 AM topping over 9 feet, a gentle low at 5:47 PM, and another strong flood leading into the night. Tidal coefficients today are peaking over 90, which means fast-moving water, big swings, and some lively action on the sea bed, so plan to work the prime windows around those changes. Fi...

Artificial Lure reporting from the rocky coast of Maine, where September’s bite is heating up, the Gulf of Maine is alive, and fall patterns are settling in. The **sunrise today was 6:52 AM, sunset at 7:07 PM, with a calm and clear start—crystal skies and a brisk morning at 54°F—but air temps are riding up into the low 60s as the day wears on**. Seas are moderate, with northeast winds holding steady around 10-12 knots, visibility is excellent, and the ocean’s breathing easy; two- to three-foot surface chop and big lazy swells keep things interesting on the run out. Duration: 00:04:00

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your September 17th Maine Atlantic fishing report.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:51 AM with sunset at 7:10 PM, giving us steady daylight to chase the bite. Winds were light out of the northeast early, building just enough to stir up a modest two to three foot chop offshore. Air temps started around 54°F pre-dawn, working their way to the mid-60s out on the water. Crystal clear skies, excellent visibility – perfect for spotting working birds or surface bait.

Tides today were early and notable: high at 4:22 AM and 5:00 PM, low at 10:24 AM...

Artificial Lure here with today’s September 14th, 2025 fishing report for the coast of Maine and the Atlantic just offshore. If you’re itching to wet a line, let’s get you dialed in for the action and the changing conditions on the water.

Starting off, the tides around Bar Harbor are classic September swing: high at 4:24 a.m. and again at 4:44 p.m., with the low water coming at 10:29 a.m. and 11:19 p.m., per Tide-Forecast.com. That gives you nice moving water for a good chunk of daylight. Sunrise was at 6:10 a.m.; sunset is at 6:44 p.m...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 14th fishing report straight from Maine’s salty Atlantic edge. Sunrise hit today at 6:20am and we’ll say goodnight at 6:53pm. We've got over 12 hours of sunlight—plenty of time to get a line in, especially with these crisp, early fall mornings putting a pep in the fish and in us.

Today's tides around Kennebunkport started with a 4:57am high at 8.6 feet, easing into a 10:48am low just under a foot, then surging back for a 5:13pm high pushing 9.9 feet before rounding off with a midnight low. Bar Harbor and York H...

Artificial Lure here, spinning out your September 13th, 2025 Atlantic Maine fishing report. We’re into that sweet, brisk “second season” up and down the coast. Today started with crisp air right at 54°F by the water, barely a breath of wind, and pure blue sky over the Atlantic. You couldn’t ask for a clearer sunrise—right on the nose at 6:48AM. Sunset will be at 7:16PM. Tides are playing nice for the morning bite: low tide hit about 5:51AM at 0.11 ft, with the next high rolling in at 12:31PM at 4.87 ft and dropping again to a mild 0.65 ft by 7:08PM—good mov...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you live with your September 12 Maine coast fishing report.

Anglers up and down the Maine shoreline woke to crisp, clear conditions, with the temperature holding in the low 60s out on the water. Calm seas and barely a whisper of wind made the early morning run downright beautiful. Sunrise chimed in at 6:07 AM, while sunset’s coming right around 6:51 PM—great lighting for those magic hours before and after work.

For those eyeing tides, Bar Harbor’s high tides hit at 1:08 PM with a hefty 12.5 foot swing, and the morning low ti...

Artificial Lure here with your September 10th, 2025, Maine coast and Atlantic fishing report—broadcasting straight from the salty edge.

The morning came in crisp—Perkins Cove saw air temps at 54 degrees just after five, skies crystal clear, and barely a ripple on the harbor. Out on the open, the northeast breeze nudged 10-12 knots, seas chopped up at two to three feet over underlying swells, but the ride to the grounds was smooth for most. As the sun lifted over the waves—official sunrise at 6:01AM for Garnet Point, with a sunset lined up for 6:48PM—you could see fore...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Sunday, September 7, 2025, coming to you from the rocky coastlines and deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Maine.

Sunrise came at 6:02 AM, and expect sunset tonight at 6:57 PM. The day started out crystal clear, with visibility excellent and no humidity at all. Early morning was dead calm until southerly winds picked up just after 10, topping out around ten knots before easing off at dusk, with air temperature hovering pleasantly in the mid to high 70s—about perfect for September fishing on the Maine coast.

On t...

Good morning from the rocky coast and broad surf of Maine! This is Artificial Lure with your September 6, 2025, Atlantic fishing report, dialed in for folks working the tide and chasing the fall action across our harbors and out in the blue water.

First up, today’s sunrise is at 6:43 AM, and sunset drops in at 7:25 PM—it’s a short window, so make the most of those prime dawn and dusk feeds. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we’re looking at a high tide around 6:41 AM and again at 7:10 PM today, with slack water around mid-day. Always check your local ch...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Maine fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025.

We kicked off the day under clear skies—some high thin clouds floating by early with absolutely no humidity. The wind held off until about 10 AM, then settled in steady out of the south at 10 knots before calming again near sunset. Temps hovered in the mid to high 70s, peaking briefly at 80°F before the ocean breezes cooled things off. Sunrise came at 6:00 AM, and sunset’s due at 7:01 PM—golden hour looks perfect for a last cast.

Tides are running strong today. Low tid...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Sunrise painted the glass-calm waters at 6:08 this morning, with sunset coming up tonight at 7:12. Weather today’s been ideal—crystal clear skies most of the day, temps in the low to mid-70s, and a gentle breeze off the water, keeping things comfortable out on the boats. No heavy humidity, and visibility’s been top notch.

Tides for the Maine coast saw a high just after 5:00 AM and again near 5:45 PM, with low tides late morning and again tonight. That means this afternoon’s incoming tide and...

Atlantic Ocean fishing off coastal Maine gave us a real treat this morning. Sunrise was a sharp 6:08am, painting glassy waters in peach and gold, and anglers saw ideal early fall conditions—a few high clouds, zero humidity, and temps mostly floating in the 70s. There was hardly a breath of wind till late morning, when a gentle south breeze picked up and cooled things off, keeping seas calm all day, according to reports coming in from the Gulf of Maine.

We are in the heart of tidal transition this week, and today’s high tides around Maine’s open...

Artificial Lure here, giving you your Sunday morning fishing roundup for Maine’s Atlantic coast—straight talk, the hot bite, and all the details you need before you hit the briny. Today’s date is August 31, 2025, and if you’re already up before sunrise, let me set the scene.

Sun popped over the horizon at 6:02AM and will tuck under the Atlantic waves tonight at 7:16PM, giving plenty of daylight to get after the fish. Tides in Small Point Harbor are running high at 5:12AM (7.36 ft) and 5:22PM (8.24 ft), with lows mid-day (11:07AM at 2.15 ft). That early high tide set...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, August 30, 2025, Atlantic Ocean and Maine coast fishing update.

Kicking off before sunrise at 6:38AM and winding down after sunset at 7:35PM today, we’re sitting between fronts after Hurricane Erin’s blow, with the ocean starting to lay down and give us workable seas. Winds this morning are from the south at 5–15 knots, building through the day to 10–20 knots, with seas topping out around 6–11 feet. By nightfall winds will hold south 10–20 and seas will ease a bit, dropping to 4–8 feet according to Ocean Prediction Center forecasts.

As far as tides go...

Friday August 29, 2025, and you’re on the water with Artificial Lure, your local Maine Atlantic angler. Today’s fishing started under classic late-summer skies—sunrise hit at 6:37AM and we’ll have daylight right through to sunset at 7:36PM. Early risers saw the low tide bottom out around 5:39AM, with the next high swinging in at 12:11PM and then another low at 6:39PM, courtesy of Tide-Forecast.com. These swings set up a moving-water bite for those working the rocks and river mouths.

Seas are finally calming down after the stir-up from Erin. Ocean Prediction Center posted northeast winds early, d...

Artificial Lure here with your Maine Atlantic fishing report for Wednesday, August 27, 2025—a classic late-summer morning along the coast, and there’s plenty for local anglers to get excited about.

Let’s kick off with your Bar Harbor tide schedule: the morning’s low tide hits at 7:30 a.m. with a super shallow 0.33 ft, swinging to high at 1:37 p.m. reaching nearly 11 ft. That gives a good moving-water window for chunking bait or working artificials midday. Sunrise was at 5:48 a.m., with a sunset tonight at 7:19 p.m., giving you a long stretch to wet a line according to Tide...

Atlantic Ocean Maine anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday fishing report for August 24, 2025. We’re waking up to partly cloudy skies and a mild breeze, with sunrise at 6:34 AM and sunset coming at 7:43 PM—ideal daylight for working the coast and running up the rivers. Today’s tide at nearby Atlantic Beach runs low at 2:47 AM then swings high at 8:44 AM, bottoming out again at 2:50 PM before topping up at 9:05 PM. That gives us some prime moving water, especially mid-morning and right after dinner—times worth chasing striped bass, mackerel, and blues according to local chatter and recent catch lo...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the skinny on Maine’s salty Atlantic shoreline for Saturday, August 23. We’re waking up today to some punchy conditions—Hurricane Erin is still throwing her weight around, so if you’re headed out, put safety up top. High surf advisories cover most of the southern and Downeast coasts, with wave heights 5 to 9 feet and plenty of rip currents, especially around high tide in the late morning and close to midnight, with Portland forecast to see high tide around 11:26 PM peaking just over flood stage according to WGME.

Today’s sun popped up at 5:47 AM...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Maine fishing report for Friday, August 22, 2025.

Sunrise greeted us at 6:34 AM and the sun will dip at 7:42 PM. The weather started tranquil inland but if you're heading to the ocean, prepare for some hefty rollers. With Hurricane Erin passing well south, we're catching the outer edge: that means high, energetic seas, with wave heights rising into the 7-to-12-foot range today and tonight, especially around the high tide at 9:25 AM and again near 9:42 PM. A coastal flood advisory’s in effect, so admire those swells from a safe spot on the rocks or...

This is Artificial Lure with your Maine coast Atlantic Ocean fishing report for August 20, 2025. Sunrise rolled in at 5:49AM, with a gorgeous glow over the water, and we’re looking at sunset tonight about 7:38PM. For you early risers, those pre-dawn hours were as calm as you’d hope, and the bite’s been best at both ends of the day.

Tide-wise, this morning brought us a low around 3:45AM, first high at 10:02AM, then another low mid-afternoon. That means prime moving water for stripers and blues right after first light, and again late afternoon into evening, especially along...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Let’s start with conditions. Sunrise hit at 5:46 this morning, and sunset rolls around at 7:39 tonight. Weather’s shaping up classic Maine coastal: patchy morning fog, temps warming into the mid-70s, and a light south wind bumping up to 10–15 knots. NOAA forecasts say seas will be running 3–4 feet, so it’s fishable outside, but you might get some chop if you run offshore. Tidewise, we had a high just before 6 AM, sliding down to low water around 5:10 PM according to NOAA. If you’re fishing t...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday, August 16 Maine coast and Atlantic fishing report.

Up early and the first hint of sunlight hit the pines at 6:28 AM, with sunset falling at 7:53 PM. Today’s weather is shaping up classic Maine summer—clear skies and light winds out of the southwest, and temperatures peaking near 75 degrees by afternoon, making it a sweet one for a run offshore or a walk along your favorite beach.

Checking the tide chart for today, low tide rolled through at 7:09 AM, the next high is due arou...

Good morning, anglers, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Maine coast Atlantic fishing report for Friday, August 15th, 2025. The conditions this week have been electric across southern and midcoast waters, with a dose of late-summer excitement as cool nights and warm days bring some of the best saltwater action you’ll find all season.

First up, let’s talk weather: Early fog is burning off most mornings, giving way to partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s. Seas are calm, with just enough breeze to keep things comfortable throughout the day. Tides today, according to NOAA...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, fishing report for coastal Maine and the big blue Atlantic just beyond. You couldn't ask for a better August morning—temps around the mid-60s, subtle 13% cloud cover, and a gentle 10 mph breeze make for calm seas and clear skies. Humidity is hovering at 71%, keeping things cool, and the water’s running a crisp 63°F—pretty much ideal for both fish and fishers. The sun came up at 5:41 and won’t slip below the horizon until 7:53 tonight, so there’s plenty of light to work with.

Tide action...

Artificial Lure here with your Maine Atlantic fishing report for Sunday, August 10th, 2025. It’s early August and we’re waking up to a crisp seaside sunrise at 5:29 AM, with sunset to close out the day around 7:46 PM along the coast from York Harbor north to Bar Harbor. The weather this morning is seasonably pleasant, with scattered clouds and light southwesterly breezes—the kind of summer conditions that have boat ramps busy and piers lively.

On the water, the tides are running strong today. In York Harbor, expect low tide at 5:20 AM, high around 11:23, another low by 5:17 PM, and to...

Good morning from the Maine coast—this is Artificial Lure, your local line-wetter, bringing you the August 9th Atlantic report for all you folk ready to chase tight lines around our beautiful waters.

Sunrise painted the sky at 5:28 a.m., with low morning temps, clean air, and a promise of another bluebird day. Offshore wind’s gentle, the sea’s lying down easy—surface calm, barely a white cap, just a taste of crisp salt in the breeze. Expect the mercury to climb to the low-70s if you’re east of Portland, with more sun than clouds all day. Y...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Friday, August 8th, 2025, fishing report for the Maine coast and the Atlantic just offshore. Let’s dive in—rod in hand, boots on the rocks.

We're rolling into a near-perfect stretch of summer fishing weather. The sunrise is at 5:30AM and sunset comes at 7:44PM, giving you ample daylight for a double tide session in Bar Harbor and York Harbor. Tides are running big this week: expect a low at about 6:06AM with a nearly negative reading, and high right around midday, cresting to over 10 feet. That means moving wate...

Artificial Lure here with your August 6th, 2025, fishing report for Maine’s slice of the Atlantic! It’s been a lively day on the water, so let’s break it down local style with the essential updates, hot tips, and a couple hotspots you won’t want to miss.

Today’s sunrise was right around 5:24 am, and the sun set at 7:52 pm—plenty of daylight for those early risers and evening casters. The weather stuck to classic late summer form: upper 70s along the coast, light southwest wind most of the afternoon, a touch humid but stable enough for a calm c...

Artificial Lure here with your July 7th, 2025 fishing report for coastal Maine and the Atlantic. Sunrise was at 4:56am, sunset at 8:18pm. Bar Harbor tides brought low water at 3:05am and 3:08pm, and highs at 9:14am and 9:20pm—tonight’s high tide is a solid 10.57 feet. That late tide should light up the bite just as the sun goes down, so keep lines wet into the evening if you can.

It’s been classic early July weather: cool, with a high of 58°F in Perkins Cove and similar along the coast. The water’s crisp, and there’s still a bit...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Let’s start with the conditions. Out on the water, we had some classic Maine summer variability. According to the National Weather Service for coastal Maine, southwest winds picked up through the day—10 to 15 knots, gusting up to 25 knots, with seas running 3 to 5 feet. Some choppy water out there, especially by afternoon, so smaller craft should mind those advisories. Fog and scattered showers are expected as a front hangs around the Gulf of Maine into the week, so be prepared for visibility changes[National Weat...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday, June 22nd Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report.

Today’s sunrise came early at 5:03 AM, with sunset coming in late at 8:26 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line out there. Tides are on the move, with a low just past at 2:26 AM, a solid high tide rolling in at 8:45 AM, another low at 2:35 PM, and a 10.5-foot high just after 9:00 PM. That means you’ll want to hit the water at first light or get ready for an evening bite, especially around those tidal swings, which typically get the fi...

Artificial Lure here on this fine Saturday, June 21, 2025, bringing you the latest Atlantic Ocean fishing report straight from the Maine coast.

We kicked off today with sunrise at 4:48 AM in Bar Harbor and 4:59 AM in Portland, with sunset set for around 8:20–8:26 PM. The tidal swings are strong: Bar Harbor saw a high tide at 7:17 AM and another at 7:41 PM, with lows at 1:09 AM and 1:24 PM. Portland’s tides mirror that rhythm closely, with a 7:38 AM high, 1:42 PM low, and a solid evening push at 8:03 PM. All told, classic June water movement—just what you want for active fish[6][8].
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Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, June 21st, 2025 Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report.

Today, sunrise hit at 5:03 AM and we’ll have daylight until sunset at 8:25 PM. Tides around York Harbor are prime for fishing, with a morning high tide at 7:40 AM, low at 1:52 PM, and another high coming in strong at 8:04 PM. That early evening flood tide is always a favorite for stripers patrolling the beaches and inlets, especially when you’ve got a light southerly breeze and mild June temperatures to set the mood. Water temps have climbed nicely—just right for kicking fish activity into high g...