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Dive into the "Atlantic Ocean, Maine Fishing Today" podcast for the latest updates on fishing conditions in the stunning waters of Maine. Expert anglers provide insights on fish activity, weather patterns, and the best bait and tackle to use each day. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or a curious beginner, this podcast offers invaluable tips to enhance your fishing experience and increase your catch. Tune in daily to stay informed and make the most of your time on the water.For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock Also check out...

Atlantic Maine Fishing Report: Brisk Winds, Fruitful Groundfishing, and Changing Tides
Today at 8:22 AM

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...


November 8th Maine Fishing Report: Brisk Bites, Big Tides, and Offshore Ledges
Yesterday at 8:22 AM

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...


"Late Fall Fishing Off the Maine Coast: Pollock, Redfish, and More on the Bite"
Last Friday at 8:22 AM

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...


Maine Coast Late Fall Fishing - Offshore Pollock, Haddock, and Cusk
Last Thursday at 8:23 AM

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...


Maine Fishing Report: Offshore Bounty, Coastal Stripers, and Lobster Challenges - Nov 5, 2025
Last Wednesday at 8:22 AM

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...


Late Fall Fishing Frenzy on the Maine Coast
Last Tuesday at 8:22 AM

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...


"Chilly Maine Morning: Hot Bites, Swirling Tides, and Offshore Caution"
Last Monday at 8:22 AM

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...


New England Fall Fishing Report: Pollock, Cod, and More on the Maine Coast
11/02/2025

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...


Coastal Maine November Fishing Report: Pollock, Cusk, Whiting, and Hopeful Atlantic Salmon
11/01/2025

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...


Calm Coastal Maine Fishing Report - Pollock, Cod, Haddock Biting Steady Offshore
10/31/2025

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...


October 30th, 2025 Maine Coast Fishing Report: Calm Seas, Big Tides, and a Mixed Bag Offshore
10/30/2025

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...


Late Fall Fishing Bonanza Off Maine's Coast
10/29/2025

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...


Late October Fishing in Maine's Coastal Waters: Pollock, Redfish, and Mackerel Bite Report
10/28/2025

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...


Fall Fishing Heats Up Off the Coast of Maine
10/27/2025

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...


Atlantic Maine Fishing Report: Comfortable Fall Day, Keeper Pollock Biting
10/26/2025

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...


Fishing Forecast for Bar Harbor, Maine: Tides, Weather, and Hot Bites on October 25, 2025
10/25/2025

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...


Autumn Abundance: Pollock, Cod, and Tautog Thrive in Maine's Coastal Waters
10/24/2025

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...


Maine Fishing Report: Cod, Pollock, and Tautog Bite Strong on Partly Cloudy Autumn Day
10/23/2025

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...


Maine Fishing Report: Ideal Conditions, Excellent Bite for Anglers
10/22/2025

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...


Maine's Atlantic Bounty: Pollock, Stripers, and Salters Abound
10/21/2025

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...


Monday Maine Fishing Report: Fall Bite Firing Up - Cod, Pollock, Stripers On the Move
10/20/2025

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...


"Crisp Autumn Fishing Report for Maine's Atlantic Coast"
10/19/2025

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...


Maine Fishing Report: Pollock Bite, Menhaden Scarce, Targeting Groundfish
10/18/2025

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...


Autumn Offshore Riches: Cod, Pollock, and Tautog Abound in Maine's Coastal Waters
10/17/2025

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...


Maine Atlantic Fishing Report: Pollock, Cod, and Tautog Bite in October 2025
10/15/2025

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...


Challenging Maine Fishing in Nor'easter Winds with Pollock, Cod, and Surprise Cusk Bites
10/12/2025

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...


"Fishing the Fall Bite: October Offshore Action and Inshore Angling Along the Maine Coast"
10/11/2025

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...


"Fall Fishing Frenzy: Atlantic Coast Maine Report 10/10/2025"
10/10/2025

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...


Fishing Report for the Maine Coast: Offshore Bounty, Inshore Action, and Fall Transition Opportunities
10/08/2025

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...


"Maine's Fall Fishing Report: Crisp Mornings, Ideal Conditions, and Bountiful Bites"
10/05/2025

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...


"Maine Fishing Report: Stripers, Salmon, and Tidal Patterns for October 4th"
10/04/2025

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...


October 3 Fishing Report: Mackerel Mayhem, Striper Blitz, and Hot Groundfish Bites in Maine's Atlantic Waters
10/03/2025

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...


Autumn Fishing in Maine's Atlantic Waters: Cod, Haddock, and Tide Insights for Rockland and Brunswick
10/01/2025

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...


Early Fall Blitz on the Maine Coast - Pollock, Cod, and More Biting Strong
09/28/2025

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...


A Stellar Fall Bite on the Maine Coast
09/27/2025

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...


Maine Atlantic Fishing Report 9/26/2025: Crisp Air, Flat Seas, and Prime Tides for Stripers, Bluefish, and Groundfish
09/26/2025

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...


Fall Fishing Forecast: Cooler Temps, Hot Bites Off Maine's Coast
09/24/2025

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...


Maine Atlantic Fishing Report: Tides, Bites, and Fall Conditions
09/21/2025

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...


Autumn Blitz on the Maine Coast: Striper Runs, Redfish Rallies, and a Groundfish Bonanza
09/19/2025

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.


Sizzling September Fishing in Maine: Stripers, Pollock, and Smallies Abound
09/17/2025

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...