Fishing conditions for Sheepscot River
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 26
10:41 AM
humidity
68%uv index
0lowcloud cover
55%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:52AMmoon
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Sheepscot River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sheepscot 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sheepscot River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 64°F (18°C) . Sunrise today: 05:20 AM, sunset: 08:10 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:52 PM and moonset at 1:13 AM.
About this spot
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Sheepscot River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sheepscot 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sheepscot River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 64°F (18°C) . Sunrise today: 05:20 AM, sunset: 08:10 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:52 PM and moonset at 1:13 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Sheepscot River is a tidal river in Lincoln County, Maine, one of the few remaining Maine rivers where the critically endangered Atlantic salmon still runs, making it one of the most ecologically significant rivers in the eastern United States. It also supports striped bass, American shad, and smallmouth bass, but the presence of the endangered Atlantic salmon means fishing regulations are particularly complex and sensitive -- always verify current rules with Maine DMR before fishing. Spot Features: Sheepscot River is a tidal river in Lincoln County, Maine, flowing through Alna and Wiscasset to Sheepscot Bay, supporting striped bass, the critically endangered Atlantic salmon (C&R only), American shad, and smallmouth bass. Striped bass with eels and plugs at night, shad with small darts in spring, smallmouth bass in the rocky upper sections, Atlantic salmon -- check MDMR for current regulations which may prohibit targeting. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary year-round target in the Sheepscot River, most active in spring (April-June) and fall (September-November). Atlantic salmon are present in the Sheepscot River system (extremely rare and protected -- catch-and-release only and sometimes closed to targeting). American shad make a spring spawning run in April-May. Smallmouth bass are a warmwater resident most active in summer.
