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 just before 8 a.m., second low early afternoon, and another high in the 8:30 p.m. range. Sunrise is about 7:07, sunset around 4:06, so your prime moving water lines up nicely with first light and the late‑afternoon push.

Fishing-wise, we’re deep into the winter game now. Inshore groundfish action has been steady more than spectacular: a mix of cod (check the current regs before you keep one), haddock, redfish, and plenty of cusk for boats working off York, Cape Neddick, and down off Cape Elizabeth. Local reports out of Portland and Kittery shops say most of the better trips this past week were on the deeper rock and ledge in 150–250 feet, with guys picking 20–40 keeper haddock on good days and filling the gaps with cusk and reds. Gulf of Maine cod are still scattered but there have been a few legal fish mixed in over the hard bottom.

As for shrimp, don’t bother rigging the nets – the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission just extended the northern shrimp moratorium through at least 2028, after last winter’s experimental boats saw almost no shrimp at all. That fishery is effectively shut down, so any “shrimp run” talk is wishful thinking.

Best bets right now are bait and jigs tight to bottom. Fresh or salted clams, cut herring, and squid strips on high‑low bait rigs are still putting the most meat in the box. For artificials, run 6–12 ounce Norwegian‑style cod jigs or diamond jigs, tipped with a Gulp strip or a small piece of squid. Add a teaser fly or small soft plastic above the jig in pink, chartreuse, or sand eel colors – that’s been the ticket on haddock and redfish. When the current eases, switch to lighter metal and really work that bounce; when it rips, don’t be afraid to bump up the weight so you’re truly on the bottom.

Fish activity has followed the solunar and tide windows pretty closely. Tide-Forecast’s Kennebunkport solunar outlook and the Farmers’ Almanac fishing calendar both favor the morning high as your best bite, with a secondary push on the evening flood. Expect the middle of the day to be scratchy unless you land right on a piece of hard structure.

Couple of local hot spots to consider:

- Outer York Ledge and the rough bottom east of Boon Island: long ride in winter, but that 180–220 foot band has been producing the most mixed bags of haddock, cusk, and occasional cod.

- The ledges off Cape Elizabeth and down toward Richmond I

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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 temps hoverin' 'round freezin'—bundle up, but that cold water's got stripers and cod hunkered in deeper holes. Gulf of Maine's warmin' faster than most spots worldwide, per Gulf of Maine Research Institute via Inside Climate News, drawin' in juvenile sea turtles that cold-stun later, but for us anglers, it's boostin' crab and shrimp on the bottom, prime chow for bottom-dwellers.

Recent catches? Lobster traps in stats areas 511-513 are pullin' juvenile lobsters and Jonah crabs steady, with 27 ventless traps out now via Maine DMR's EFP program in Federal Register notices. Groundfish like cod and haddock are showin' in offshore reports, though stocks fluctuate—widow rockfish assessments mention steady action Pacific-side, but here it's cod limits tight. Stripers still hittin' from fall runs, smaller keeper sizes mostly.

Fish activity's solid on outgoing lows when bait flushes—cod bitin' deep, pollock mid-water. Best lures: heavy jiggin' spoons or bucktails in white/silver for cod, 2-4 oz; soft plastics like Gulp! shrimp imitators on drop-shot for bottom feeders. Live bait? Mackerel chunks or herring strips hands down—rig 'em on a fish-finder slide. Artificials shine in clear winter water.

Hot spots: Hit the ledges off Popham Beach for stripers and blues—tides there match Portland close, 1.1 ft low early per Surfline. Or anchor in Casco Bay near Portland for cod, where currents rip.

Stay safe out there, check regs on lobsters and groundfish.

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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 morning at just over 10 feet, dropping to a late‑morning low around 10:45, then building back to another solid evening high right before dark. Sunrise is just before 7 and sunset a little before 4, so you’re working with a tight daylight bite; that last couple hours of the afternoon flood should be prime.

On The Water’s New Hampshire and Maine coastal report says most folks have already shifted inland to the ice, but the ocean’s not dead yet. Inshore, the groundfish fleet picking at the edges of Jeffreys and the inshore lumps off Portland and Saco is still seeing legal cod where allowed, plus cusk, haddock, and a mix of redfish and pollock when you get on the hard bottom. Closer to the rocks and ledges, there are still a few winter pollock and whiting willing to chew.

Stripers are basically a memory up here now, but the diehards dragging small soft plastics at the river mouths right at dusk—especially around the Saco and the Piscataqua—are still talking about the odd schoolie. Expect ones and twos, not blitzes.

Best offerings right now are **bait and metal**. For groundfish, it’s tough to beat clams, squid strips, and salted mackerel on high‑low rigs, with 8–16 ounces of lead depending on depth and tide. A chrome or green Norwegian‑style jig with a teaser fly a couple feet above it will out‑fish plain bait when they’re stacked. In tight to the ledges, a small diamond jig or 2–3 ounce bucktail tipped with squid will find you pollock and the occasional cod.

If you are stubbornly hunting late stripers on the beaches or around river mouths, go small and slow: 4–5 inch soft‑plastic paddletails on half‑ounce jigheads, or slim metal like Kastmasters and sand‑eel irons. White, olive, and black over purple all still have their moments in this cold, clear water.

Couple of local hot spots to think about:

• **Richmond Island / Cape Elizabeth ledges** – Good winter bottom mix when you can get there safely, especially on that afternoon flood. Work jigs and bait right on the rock edges.

• **Saco Bay and the Camp Ellis jetty** – When the wind and swell cooperate, this is still a decent late‑season shot at a schoolie or some inshore pollock. Fish the deeper pockets on the outgoing, then slide to the outside for the flood.

If you’re landlocked, don’t forget the harbors: Portland Harbor and the inner coves around Yarmouth still kick out a few whiting and harbor pollock on Sabiki rigs and small pieces of clam or shrimp, and tha

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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 rising water. South Freeport saw that low around 6:13 a.m., and we’re pushing toward high around 12:30 p.m. That incoming tide is prime time for structure work—ledges, wrecks, and drop-offs—especially with the current starting to pick up.

Sunrise was just before 7:20 a.m., and sunset’s around 4:15 p.m., so you’ve got a solid daylight window, but plan your trip tight. Short days, long odds if things go sideways.

Fish activity’s been steady, not red-hot, but far from dead. Eastman’s Docks out of Kennebunkport’s been running trips when the weather allows, and they’re still seeing big pollock and haddock on the offshore grounds. Last reports had anglers catching enough to keep, with some trips bordering on a massacre when the bite turns on. Stripers are still around in pockets, but they’re not the main show this time of year.

Haddock’s been the reliable option lately, especially when the weather’s kept boats close to home. They’re hitting on the bottom with squid and clams, but don’t sleep on a good jig—white or chartreuse with a teaser tail. For pollock, a simple jig-and-squid combo or a flashy metal jig like a Kastmaster or Hopkins works well when you’re bouncing along the bottom.

Stripers, when you find them, are more about the tide and structure. Focus on the outgoing tide around ledges and current seams. A soft plastic like a Gulp! Swimming Mullet or a bucktail with a trailer in white or green/chartreuse has been doing the trick. Live eels still draw interest, but with Maine’s elver fishery tightly regulated, most of us are sticking to artificials and fresh bait.

Two hot spots to consider: the ledges and wrecks off Cape Elizabeth are holding haddock and pollock, especially on that incoming tide. And if you can run a bit farther, the deeper water near Mount Desert has been producing solid pollock and some big haddock on the bottom rigs.

Keep your gear ready before you leave the dock—gloves, extra layers, and a thermos of something hot. The water’s cold, and a short trip can turn long if you’re not prepared.

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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 USHarbors and Tides4Fishing, we’ve got big winter water moving today: strong morning flood pushing hard into the coves, a mid‑day high, then a brisk drop this afternoon. That overlap of peak current with low, gray light is giving us the best bite window.

Sun’s up late and ducks out early now, roughly a 7 a.m. sunrise and just after 4 p.m. sunset along the coast, so your real fishing day is tight. Dawn and last light are lining up nicely with the stronger solunar activity periods on the December Kennebunkport chart, which tracks with what we’re seeing on the water: short but punchy feeds.

Nearshore, the groundfish boys working off Portland and up toward Penobscot Bay are still scratching out decent mixes of haddock, redfish, and pollock on the ledges and wrecks, helped by the quotas and Georges Bank rules NOAA laid out for haddock and yellowtail this year. Cod are mostly catch‑and‑release with the tight regs, but they’re there when you’re over rough bottom in 150–250 feet.

Best producers right now:

- For haddock and redfish: fresh clams or salted squid strips on high‑low bait rigs, 4–6 oz bank sinkers, just off bottom.

- For pollock and mixed bottom: 6–8 oz Norwegian‑style jigs or diamond jigs in chrome or glow, with a Gulp teaser fly 18 inches above. Work them slow and heavy; fish aren’t chasing far in this 40‑degree water.

Inshore, harbors like Portland, Boothbay, and Stonington are still lively with lobster gear and a few hardy anglers. Stonington, which Maine lobstermen and state catch reports still peg as the top lobster port, is seeing good trap hauls and plenty of baitfish in the basin. That harbor herring and menhaden around the wharves are drawing winter pollock and the odd school of harbor blues; small metals and 3–4 inch soft plastics on 3/8–½ oz jig heads are putting a bend in rods right under the docks.

Stripers are essentially gone north of the New Hampshire line now; any linesides you hear about are holdovers tucked deep in rivers, not a reliable target. Offshore bluefin action is very limited: NOAA’s highly migratory species updates have the General category bluefin tuna fishery closing by early December as quota is met, and most tuna crews have already hauled the heavy gear.

Couple of hot spots if you’re heading out:

- **Jeffreys Ledge**: Classic winter groundfish stop south of Portland. Hit the steeper drops with bait rigs for haddock, switch to heavy j

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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‑day flood topping out around 11–12 feet. That means strong current on the edges and around structure. The best bite window should bracket the last hour of the incoming and the first push of the ebb.

Sun’s up right around 7:00 a.m., sets about 4:00 p.m., so your prime daylight is short. With that cold clear sky and a bright low winter sun angle, fish are hugging bottom and relating tight to rocks, ledges, and the deeper humps just off the shoreline.

Stripers are mostly gone, with just a rumor or two of holdovers way up the rivers. The real game now is **groundfish and inshore cod‐style mixes** where it’s open, plus pollock, cusk, and some haddock on the deeper humps. Local boats out of Portland and Saco have been reporting steady mixed bags: a half‑dozen haddock here, a mess of big pollock there, plus redfish and cusk when they stick to 150–250 feet.

Best producers have been simple:

- **Jigs**: 6–10 oz Norwegian‑style metals in green or blue, tipped with a strip of squid.

- **Bait**: Fresh or salted clam and squid on hi‑lo rigs, 5/0–6/0 hooks, just enough lead to stay pinned in that tide.

When the tide slacks, switch to lighter metals or 4–6 inch soft plastics on 2–4 oz heads; hop them just off bottom for haddock and smaller pollock. When the current rips on that big flood, go heavier and let the boat swing over the marks rather than trying to drift sideways.

If you’re poking around in closer, the rock piles and breakwalls are holding winter pollock and a few decent white hake after dark. Green‑glow jig heads and scented Gulp strips have been outfishing plain plastics the past few nights, according to a couple of Portland bait shops.

Two quick hot spots for you:

- **Jeffreys Ledge (western edge)**: Long steam, but boats working the shallower shoulders have been putting together solid boxes of pollock and haddock on jigs and clams. Drift across the edges of the high spots and watch your sounder; fish are stacked 10–30 feet off bottom.

- **Saco Bay / Richmond Island area**: Inshore option when the offshore chop’s too much. Focus on 80–140 feet off the island and along rough bottom south of Prouts Neck. Smaller boats have been picking away at mixed pollock and redfish with 6–8 oz jigs and baited hi‑los.

Dress warm, mind that afternoon breeze against the flood tide, and keep an eye on the marine forecast if you’re running outside.

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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 dawn and that last hour of light. Weather-wise, expect wintery chill, northwest to west breeze on the exposed coast, and much calmer conditions once you tuck into the rivers and protected bays.

Out in the open Gulf of Maine, most of the action has slid to deeper structure: party and charter boats are working offshore ledges for haddock, pollock, redfish and some cusk, picking away whenever the seas let them out. Inshore, the classic surf bite is quiet, but a few diehards are still finding holdover stripers in the lower Saco and Kennebec systems, especially on the warmest tides of the day. Think slow, subtle presentations; these fish are more about an easy meal than a chase.

As for what’s been coming over the rail lately: offshore headboats have reported steady mixed bags of pollock and redfish, with enough keeper haddock to make the ride worth it. Inshore, reports of striped bass are scattered but real, mainly schoolies with an occasional better fish holding around deeper winter holes and bridge abutments. If you’re targeting cod or haddock on the deeper wrecks and hard bottom, rigs sweetened with clams, squid strips, or cut herring remain the standard.

Lure-wise, keep it small and slow. For holdover stripers in the rivers, 4–5 inch soft-plastic paddletails on light jig heads, small bucktail jigs tipped with pork or soft plastic, and slim suspending jerkbaits in natural bunker or smelt colors are getting the nod. For groundfish offshore, heavy Norwegian-style jigs or diamond jigs with a teaser fly above, worked close to bottom, are tough to beat. If you’re soaking bait from shore, fresh or well-frozen clam, mackerel, or squid on simple fish-finder rigs will outproduce fancy hardware most days in this cold water.

Couple of local hot spots to circle:

- The mouth of the Saco River out to Biddeford Pool, focusing on deeper channels and current seams on the dropping tide for holdover stripers.

- The ledges off Cape Elizabeth and down toward Wood Island, where winter headboats traditionally pick at pollock, haddock, and redfish when seas cooperate.

That’s the word from the Atlantic edge of Maine—cold, quiet, but far from done if you play the tides, dress warm, and fish slow. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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# 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.

**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**

Pollock, haddock, and striped bass continue to dominate the Maine waters. Recent reports from Kennebunkport and Bar Harbor show big pollock being landed despite some gale warnings, so the fish are definitely active. The scallop fishery is facing challenges with a 28 percent quota reduction for 2025, down to 19.75 million pounds, due to lower biomass surveys—but that's not your concern if you're targeting the good eating fish.

**Best Lures & Bait**

For December conditions, artificial lures are your friend. Light tackle with artificial lures has been producing well, along with traditional bottom fishing techniques. Live bait fishing remains effective, especially if you can get fresh herring or squid for your haddock and pollock rigs. Don't overlook jigging—it's a proven producer right now.

**Hot Spots**

Head to the Kennebunkport area or push out toward Bar Harbor if you can make the run. Both locations are showing consistent action on quality fish.

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# 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 your fishing in during daylight hours—seas are running around 2 feet in the bays, but you'll see slightly choppier conditions offshore.

**What's Biting**

Recent reports from the Maine fishing community show big pollock and haddock are being pulled consistently despite the rough conditions. Stripers are also active in the shallower waters around Kennebunkport and Bar Harbor. The pollock bite has been particularly strong—these Atlantic pollock aren't overfished, and they're hitting hard this time of year.

**Tackle and Bait**

For pollock, you can't go wrong with white or chartreuse jigs tipped with mackerel or squid. If you're targeting stripers, throw some metal lures or bunker chunks—they're aggressive feeders right now. The haddock are responding well to small jigging spoons and live baitfish.

**Hot Spots**

Hit up the shallow flats around Bar Harbor during the incoming tide—the pollock congregate there this time of year. Also, work the deeper channels off Kennebunkport where the stripers are stacking up.

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# 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 the Maine coast with northwest winds hammering at 20-25 knots, gusting up to 35 knots in some areas. Seas were running 5-8 feet depending on your location. Things are calming down today, but it's still brisk out there. Sunrise comes at 6:55 AM, sunset at 4:15 PM—you're working with limited daylight this time of year, so make your hours count.

**What's Biting**

The fall run's winding down, but don't count it out yet. I'm hearing solid reports from Northern Ocean County with medium-sized stripers pushing bait. Word from the angling community is that we're transitioning from early giants into the bread-and-butter sized fish—perfect for most anglers. Fresh herring and bunker are still your go-to baits. For artificials, stick with metal jigs, black and chartreuse swimbaits, and topwater plugs during low-light hours.

**Hot Spots**

Head to **Sea Bright** if conditions allow—historically a prime intercept point for migrating stripers. **Jetties and groin tips** along the Jersey Shore extension are producing consistent action. If you're staying in Maine proper, focus on rocky points and current breaks.

The ICCAT just approved increased bluefin quotas for 2026-2028, so the future's looking bright for our offshore folks too.

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