Fishing Report along the Maine Coast March 21, 2025

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 21, 2025 along the Maine coast.

It's a crisp morning out on the Atlantic, with temps hovering around 45°F and a light breeze from the northeast. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today, with a high of 52°F. Sunrise was at 6:36 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 6:55 PM.

Tide-wise, we've got a high tide at 11:12 AM, measuring about 9.5 feet, and a low tide coming in at 5:24 PM at around 0.5 feet. Keep an eye on those changing currents, especially if you're fishing the inlets or river mouths.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are starting to show up in the southern parts of the state, with some decent schoolies being caught in the Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers. We're also seeing some nice pollock action offshore, and the groundfish bite is picking up with cod and haddock being pulled in from depths of 150-200 feet.

For you trout enthusiasts, the stocking trucks have been making their rounds, so the inland waters are teeming with fresh rainbows and browns. Some anglers have been having luck with small streamers and nymphs in the rivers and streams.

Lure-wise, for the stripers, you can't go wrong with soft plastic paddletails in white or chartreuse. The Polk County Tweaker jerkbait has also been producing well. If you're heading offshore for groundfish, diamond jigs and bucktail jigs tipped with clams are your best bet.

Speaking of bait, fresh sea worms and clams are always a good choice this time of year. For the trout, worms or small minnows under a bobber are hard to beat.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the mouth of the Kennebec River for some early striper action. If you're looking to get into some trout, head to the Presumpscot River just outside of Portland - I hear they've been stocking it heavily.

Remember to bundle up, keep your lines tight, and most importantly, have fun out there! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. Tight lines, everyone!