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Maine Fishing Report: Stripers, Haddock, and More on the Atlantic Coast

Maine Fishing Report: Stripers, Haddock, and More on the Atlantic Coast

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 Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025.

The warming trend continues today with temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s along the coast. We've got light easterly winds at 5-10 knots creating gentle swells, perfect for getting out on the water. Sunrise was at 5:08 AM and sunset will be at 8:12 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to wet your lines.

Tides are running strong today with high tide at 9:45 AM and low tide at 3:30 PM. That incoming morning tide should create excellent conditions for striped bass fishing, which has really picked up over the past week. These seven-striped beauties have moved in right on schedule following the mackerel and river herring runs we've been seeing since early May.

Speaking of striper action, the mouth of the Kennebec River and Casco Bay have been particularly hot spots. Anglers are reporting consistent catches using swimming plugs, soft plastics, and good old-fashioned chunk mackerel. If you're heading out today, don't forget those white or chartreuse soft baits – they've been absolutely killing it in the morning hours.

Groundfishing remains excellent with haddock being the star of the show. Jeffrey's Ledge, particularly around Central Cove and The Prong, continues to produce limits for many boats. Soft-bottom areas are yielding more haddock while the rockier spots are giving up decent numbers of cod, cusk and redfish. Clams and squid strips on circle hooks have been the ticket.

For you freshwater folks, the salmon bite on Sebago and Ossipee lakes continues to be strong, especially during early mornings. Smallmouth bass are still shallow and aggressive – try those jerk baits and swim baits that mimic the local baitfish.

Water levels in the rivers remain slightly higher than normal for mid-May, so use caution if you're wading. The Aroostook River and Meduxnekeag River have been producing well for trout anglers using slower presentations in the backwater areas.

For today's hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the Sheepscot River mouth for stripers – several locals reported 30+ inch fish there yesterday. For groundfish, head about 12 miles southeast of Portland to the humps – the charter captains have been limiting out on haddock there consistently.

Remember folks, with the new emergency measures in effect since May 1st, there's no possession of Georges Bank cod for both commercial common pool and recreational vessels.

That's all for today's report. Tight lines and see you on the water!
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