Maine Coastal Fishing Report: Stripers, Haddock, and More for March 16, 2025

Hey there, folks! This is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Atlantic Ocean, Maine fishing report for March 16, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a decent day out on the water.

First off, let's talk tides. High tide's hitting around 1:07 AM and 1:27 PM, with lows at 7:10 AM and 7:24 PM. Sunrise is at 6:55 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 6:47 PM. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-40s, so bundle up if you're heading out early.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! We've been seeing some nice action lately, especially with striped bass starting to show up. Anglers have been having luck with schoolies in the 20-28 inch range, with a few keepers mixed in. The herring run is just starting to pick up, which means the stripers are getting more active.

For you groundfish enthusiasts, there's been decent haddock and pollock action about 20 miles offshore. A few boats have been limiting out on haddock, with some nice-sized pollock in the mix.

As for lures, you can't go wrong with soft plastics for the stripers. White or pearl paddletails have been hot, especially in the 4-5 inch range. For the groundfish, diamond jigs and bucktail jigs tipped with clams have been producing well.

If you're more of a bait fisherman, fresh clams and sea worms are your best bet for stripers. For the offshore crowd, clams and squid are the way to go.

Now, for some hot spots. The mouth of the Kennebec River has been firing up for stripers, especially on the incoming tide. If you're looking to get offshore, try the waters around Jeffreys Ledge for some quality groundfish action.

Remember, folks, the water's still pretty chilly, so safety first out there. Tight lines, and we'll catch ya next time!