"Maine Coastal Fishing Update: Stripers, Blues, and More on the Chew"

Artificial Lure here, coming to you from the rocky shores and tidal inlets of coastal Maine with your Atlantic Ocean fishing report for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.

The morning kicked off crisp and cool—classic early June in Maine. Sunrise lit up at 5:02am and we’re looking at a long fishing day, with sunset not until 8:22pm. Today’s tide chart from York Harbor sets us up with a low tide at 6:18am, a solid high at 12:23pm, then the next low rolling in at 6:12pm. That generous midday flood should really put the stripers and blues on the chew, especially around current breaks and rock piles, with water temps hovering in the upper 50s to low 60s—prime for all our favorite targets.

Weather’s on your side: partly cloudy, calm seas, and a gentle southwest breeze, keeping things comfortable whether you’re working the surf or drifting ledges offshore.

Striped bass action is nothing short of stellar right now. According to On The Water’s latest migration update, stripers in the 40-inch class have pushed as far north as Maine, with fish popping up in harbors, river mouths, and out along the beaches. Surface blitzes have been reported off York and Ogunquit—especially during those change-of-tide windows. Mackerel schools have moved in close, and the big linesiders are right behind them.

Bluefish are mixing in too—expect cocktails up to gator-size, especially where you find those macks. Metals like Kastmasters and diamond jigs are crushing both species, while classic soft plastics and SP minnows are putting plenty of stripers in the surf bags. If you’re live-lining, nothing beats a fresh mackerel or a big, lively menhaden chunk. Clams are still pulling their share, especially in turbid water.

Offshore, folks targeting groundfish continue to boat impressive haddock and pollock. While not as sexy as the surface feeds, bottom dunkers working jigs tipped with squid are filling coolers on most of the closer reefs. Deep drop rigs are picking up hefty sea bass and the occasional cod, particularly around Jeffrey’s Ledge and down toward Saco Bay.

For those seeking variety or a shot at something special, June’s also prime time in the estuaries and tidal rivers. White perch are feeding heavy in the evenings—set up with a simple nightcrawler under a float, and you’ll be in business, especially as sunset approaches, as recommended by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Hot spots today:
- The mouth of the Saco River: Stripers are hunting herring and mackerel on incoming tides, with big bluefish popping up in the rips.
- Wells Harbor and the surrounding jetties: Consistent striper bites, plus mackerel schools for easy live bait.
- York Harbor and Long Sands Beach: Excellent surfcasting at dawn and dusk, especially around the high tide mark.

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