Fishing conditions for Collins Cove (MA, fishing)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, November 1
3:50 PM
humidity
47%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
16kmmoon rise
21:22AMmoon
new moon
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Collins Cove (MA, fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Collins Cove (MA, fishing), 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 (5 AM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Friday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Collins Cove (MA, fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 54°F (12°C). Sunrise today: 07:16 AM, sunset: 05:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.9 mph (3.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.4 mph (4.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.39 inHg (772 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:22 PM and moonset at 1:23 PM.
About this spot
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Collins Cove (MA, fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Collins Cove (MA, fishing), 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 (5 AM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Friday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Collins Cove (MA, fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 54°F (12°C). Sunrise today: 07:16 AM, sunset: 05:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.9 mph (3.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.4 mph (4.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.39 inHg (772 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:22 PM and moonset at 1:23 PM.
Fishing regulations for Collins Cove (MA, fishing)
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Collins Cove is a tidal cove in historic Salem, Massachusetts, offering fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and largemouth bass in the urban harbor environment. The presence of largemouth bass alongside saltwater species suggests a tidal connection with a freshwater source, creating a productive mixed-species fishery in the shadow of Salem's historic waterfront. Spot Features: Collins Cove is a tidal cove in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, part of Salem Harbor, with the dock pilings, tidal channels, and rocky structure typical of urban New England harbor fishing. Striped bass are caught with eels and swimming plugs near the dock structures at night, bluefish with jigs and poppers, largemouth bass in any fresher-water sections with standard bass techniques. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary target in Collins Cove and adjacent Salem Harbor waters in spring (May-June) and fall (September-October) during their North Shore coastal migrations. Bluefish follow baitfish through summer and fall. Largemouth bass may inhabit a connected freshwater or brackish section of the cove, active from spring through fall.
