Fishing conditions for Merrimack River
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 25
1:46 AM
humidity
73%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
11kmmoon rise
16:55AMmoon
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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 high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 PM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Merrimack River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C) . Sunrise today: 05:26 AM, sunset: 08:13 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.1 mph (2.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.7 mph (3.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.18 inHg (767 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:55 PM and moonset at 12:42 AM.
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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 high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (11 PM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Merrimack River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C) . Sunrise today: 05:26 AM, sunset: 08:13 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.1 mph (2.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.7 mph (3.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.18 inHg (767 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:55 PM and moonset at 12:42 AM.
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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.