Fishing conditions for Frenchman Bay (ME)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 24
1:12 AM
humidity
68%uv index
0lowcloud cover
5%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:10AMmoon
new moon
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Frenchman Bay (ME) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Frenchman Bay (ME), 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 Frenchman Bay (ME).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 37°F (3°C). Sunrise today: 06:58 AM, sunset: 05:35 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 8.5 mph (3.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.8 mph (5.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.45 inHg (773 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:10 PM and moonset at 3:54 AM.
About this spot
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Frenchman Bay (ME) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Frenchman Bay (ME), 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 Frenchman Bay (ME).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 37°F (3°C). Sunrise today: 06:58 AM, sunset: 05:35 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 8.5 mph (3.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.8 mph (5.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.45 inHg (773 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:10 PM and moonset at 3:54 AM.
Fishing regulations for Frenchman Bay (ME)
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Frenchman Bay is one of the most scenic bays in Maine, the sheltered bay fronting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, offering fishing for striped bass, Atlantic pollock, and Atlantic mackerel in the spectacular cold, clear waters of the Downeast Maine coast. Spot Features: Frenchman Bay is the stunning bay fronting Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine, flanked by the Porcupine Islands and featuring the cold, clear water typical of Downeast Maine. Striped bass with eels and plugs near the rocky islands and current edges, pollock by jigging over rocky structure, mackerel with small diamond jigs. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary target in Frenchman Bay near Bar Harbor, Maine, in spring (May-June) and fall (September-October) during their coastal migrations. Atlantic pollock are available year-round in the cold Frenchman Bay water and are most active in fall. Atlantic mackerel are abundant in the bay in summer.
