Waterlands

Maine · New England

Maine saltwater fishing forecast

3 bay systems and 2,054 named spots on the Maine Atlantic coast, with 4 NOAA tide stations. Right now the top-scoring bay system is Casco Bay at 82 for Striped bass.

In peak season this week: Atlantic bluefin tuna, Atlantic cod, Black sea bass, Bluefish, Haddock and Little tunny and 3 more.

Bay systems
3
Named spots
2,054
Tide stations
4
Species guides
13
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Bay systems right now · 3

Scores from the Waterlands engine, computed 7:00 PM EDT. Best window is the rest of today.

82Great
Casco Bay

ANZ153 · 715 named spots

Top now: Striped bass · Best window 8-10 PM (peak 82)

80Great
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME

ANZ052 · 825 named spots

Top now: Striped bass · Best window 8-10 PM (peak 80)

79Great
Penobscot Bay

ANZ151 · 514 named spots

Top now: Striped bass · Best window 8-9 PM (peak 79)

Scoring best right now

Each species' best score in a Maine bay system this hour.

Species guides · 13

Season, water temperature, depth, structure, tackle and regulations for each species in Maine waters.

Regulations and licenses

Maine DMR saltwater regulations Buy a Maine fishing license License types

Maine Department of Marine Resources. Synced with Maine DMR Sep 16, 2026.

Maine uses a Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. Recreational saltwater anglers must register with the state every year and carry proof. Exemptions include anglers under 16 and anglers registered or licensed for saltwater fishing in another state or with the National Registry. Registration is available online through DMR's LEEDS licensing system. The regulations page links DMR's printable summaries by species group.

No reviewed rules are on file for Maine yet. Check the regulator's page before you keep a fish.