Coastal Maine Fishing Report: Stripers, Mackerel, and More for March 30, 2025

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 30, 2025. It's shaping up to be a decent day out on the Atlantic Ocean around Maine.

Let's start with the basics. Sunrise was at 6:17 AM and sunset will be at 6:58 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with. The tides are running pretty normal for this time of year. We've got high tide coming in at 12:04 PM at 12.56 feet, and low tide at 5:54 AM at -1.72 feet and again at 6:14 PM at -1.2 feet[2][5].

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-50s. There's a light breeze coming in from the southwest, which should make for some nice conditions out on the water[1].

Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass are starting to show up in good numbers, especially around the river mouths and rocky shorelines. We've been seeing some nice catches in the 20-30 inch range, with a few bigger ones mixed in. The mackerel are also making their presence known, with some nice schools being spotted just offshore[1][4].

For lures, you can't go wrong with a white bucktail jig or a soft plastic paddletail in a light color. The fish seem to be keying in on smaller baitfish right now, so keep your offerings on the smaller side. If you're after mackerel, try a Sabiki rig or small metal jigs[1][3].

If you're more of a bait fisherman, fresh clams or sea worms are always a good bet this time of year. We've also been hearing good reports from folks using cut mackerel for stripers[1][4].

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the mouth of the Kennebec River or around the rocky shoreline near Pemaquid Point. The fish have been pretty active in those areas lately[1][4].

One last thing to keep in mind - the cusk fishing has been pretty good lately, especially at night. If you're looking for something a bit different, try dropping some dead bait on the bottom near humps or shoals. You might just hook into one of these tasty bottom-dwellers[1][4].

Remember to check your regulations before heading out, and as always, practice safe and responsible fishing. Tight lines, everyone!