Fishing conditions for Westport Harbor
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 27
5:17 PM
humidity
72%uv index
0lowcloud cover
29%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:37AMmoon
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Westport Harbor Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Westport Harbor, 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 Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Westport Harbor.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C) . Sunrise today: 05:33 AM, sunset: 08:08 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 12.1 mph (5.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.1 mph (8.1 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:37 PM and moonset at 2:18 AM.
About this spot
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Westport Harbor Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Westport Harbor, 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 Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Westport Harbor.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C) . Sunrise today: 05:33 AM, sunset: 08:08 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 12.1 mph (5.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.1 mph (8.1 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:37 PM and moonset at 2:18 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Westport Harbor is a classic New England saltwater estuary at the confluence of the Westport River and Buzzards Bay in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is recognized by Massachusetts DMF as part of the Westport River estuary system, among the most productive coastal habitats in southern New England. The harbor draws striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish, tautog, and scup through seasonal migrations, making it a versatile multi-season destination for saltwater anglers. Spot Features: Westport Harbor is a shallow tidal estuary at the mouth of the Westport River where the river fans into Buzzards Bay through channels, sand flats, and eelgrass beds. Striped bass and bluefish are targeted by trolling tube-and-worm rigs or live eels along the tidal current. Fluke anglers drift Gulp rigs or bucktails over the sandy bottom in the channels. The harbor mix of rocky points, sandbars, and eelgrass flats means both shore and boat fishing are viable, though a boat unlocks the most productive water. Seasonality: Striped bass begin entering the Westport River and adjacent harbor from late April through May as the spring coastal migration arrives, the fall run from September through November is equally productive and often yields larger fish. Summer flounder are the primary summer target from June through August, moving into the shallower estuary on feeding tides. Bluefish appear in pulses through summer and fall following baitfish schools. Black sea bass, scup, and tautog are available over rocky structure through the warmer months.
