Fishing conditions for Merriconeag Sound
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 25
4:38 AM
humidity
81%uv index
0lowcloud cover
76%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:56AMmoon
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Merriconeag Sound Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Merriconeag Sound, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Merriconeag Sound.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C) . Sunrise today: 05:20 AM, sunset: 08:12 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 1.8 mph (0.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.15 inHg (766 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:56 PM and moonset at 12:35 AM.
About this spot
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Merriconeag Sound Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Merriconeag Sound, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Merriconeag Sound.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C) . Sunrise today: 05:20 AM, sunset: 08:12 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 1.8 mph (0.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.15 inHg (766 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:56 PM and moonset at 12:35 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Merriconeag Sound is a scenic tidal sound in Cumberland County, Maine, in the Harpswell area south of Brunswick, offering the classic mid-coast Maine saltwater fishing experience for striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, and bluefish. The Harpswell peninsula and its surrounding waters are recognized as one of the finest striped bass fisheries on the Maine coast, particularly in fall when large fish congregate on the abundant mackerel. Spot Features: Merriconeag Sound is a navigable sound in Cumberland County, Maine, between Harpswell Neck and Great Island/Orr's Island, featuring the tidal currents, rocky ledges, and kelp beds typical of productive mid-coast Maine marine habitat. Striped bass are targeted near the rocky ledges and current edges with live mackerel, eels, and swimming plugs, mackerel in schools with small diamond jigs, bluefish with metal jigs and poppers. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary target in Merriconeag Sound and the mid-coast Maine area in spring (May-June) and fall (September-October) during their coastal migrations. Atlantic mackerel are abundant in this area from late spring through summer (May-August), attracting stripers and bluefish. Bluefish follow through summer and fall.
