Fishing conditions for Merrimack River
07:06
17:48
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 24
6:30 PM
humidity
62%uv index
0lowcloud cover
4%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:21AMmoon
new moon
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Merrimack River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Merrimack River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 AM peak), Tomorrow (5 AM peak) and Monday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Merrimack River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 48°F (9°C). Sunrise today: 07:06 AM, sunset: 05:48 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 4.9 mph (2.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.4 mph (3.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.5 inHg (775 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:21 PM and moonset at 4:05 AM.
About this spot
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Merrimack River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Merrimack River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 AM peak), Tomorrow (5 AM peak) and Monday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Merrimack River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 48°F (9°C). Sunrise today: 07:06 AM, sunset: 05:48 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 4.9 mph (2.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.4 mph (3.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.5 inHg (775 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:21 PM and moonset at 4:05 AM.
Fishing regulations for Merrimack River
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Merrimack River at Newburyport is one of New England's premier striped bass fishing rivers. (Alternate/duplicate of Spot 33323 Newburyport.) Spot Features: The Merrimack River in Essex County, Massachusetts, at its mouth near Newburyport, is one of the most productive striped bass rivers in New England, with the river's tidal estuary providing excellent striper habitat and the nearby Plum Island providing additional surf fishing access. (Alternate/duplicate of 33323 Newburyport.) Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary target in the Merrimack River in Essex County, Massachusetts (duplicate/alternate - see also 33323 Newburyport), from May through October, with the best action in spring and fall when bass migrate. Bluefish are abundant through summer and fall. Atlantic mackerel are spring schooling fish. Winter flounder are spring bottom species.
