"Maine's Atlantic Coast Fishing Report: Stripers, Cod, and More for a Productive Day on the Water"

Good morning, anglers! Here’s your fishing report for Friday, April 11, 2025, covering the waters of the Atlantic off Maine’s coast.

The tides today will play a key role in planning your outing. In Portland, Maine, the first low tide occurs at 5:05 AM, followed by a high tide at 11:17 AM, another low tide at 5:22 PM, and the evening’s high tide at 11:31 PM. Sunrise was at 6:04 AM, and sunset will be at 7:20 PM, leaving plenty of daylight to maximize your efforts. The weather looks cooperative today with calm winds and clear skies, making it an ideal time to hit the water.

Striped bass, a prized species in this region, are starting to become more active as waters warm. Recent catches show productive outings along sandy beaches and rocky areas, with anglers reporting solid action on medium-sized fish. Live menhaden, a favorite bait for stripers, and cut mackerel have been highly successful. For artificial lures, try a paddletail soft plastic, jerkbaits, or topwater lures such as the Rebel Jumping Minnow for its dynamic surface action. These lures work wonders, especially during early morning or dusk hours when stripers are actively feeding near the surface.

For other species, cod and pollock are being caught in deeper waters off rocky bottoms. Use jigs tipped with clams or squid for best results. Landlocked salmon and brook trout in local rivers and estuaries are hitting smelt-imitation lures and streamer flies, given their diet preferences and current feeding habits.

A couple of hotspots to target today include Cape Porpoise and the Nubble Lighthouse area near York. Both spots offer a mix of shallow-water structure and deeper channels where stripers and other species are known to cruise. Scarborough Beach is also worth exploring for its surfcasting potential.

With optimal fishing conditions and promising reports, today holds great promise for a productive outing. Tight lines, and be sure to share your catch with the local community!