Maine Coastal Fishing Report: Stripers, Mackerel, and Tidal Patterns in March 2025

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Maine coastal fishing report for March 17, 2025.

It's a brisk morning out on the water, with temps hovering around 40°F and a light northwesterly breeze. The sun poked its head up at 6:50 AM and will dip back down at 6:51 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with.

Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide around 1:43 AM and 2:08 PM, with lows at 7:53 AM and 8:02 PM. The fish have been biting best on the incoming tide, so plan accordingly.

Speaking of fish, the striped bass are starting to show up in decent numbers. We've been seeing some schoolies in the 20-24 inch range, with a few keepers mixed in. The mackerel are also making their presence known, which is always a good sign for the striper fishing to come.

For lures, I've had luck with white bucktail jigs tipped with soft plastics, as well as small swimming plugs like the Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow. If you're looking to use bait, fresh mackerel or clams have been producing well.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the rocky shoreline around Pemaquid Point or the mouth of the Kennebec River. The Sheepscot River has also been producing some nice fish lately.

Remember, the water's still pretty chilly, so dress warm and be safe out there. Tight lines, everyone!