Cape Ann Massachusetts fishing forecast
Cape Ann Massachusetts is a saltwater fishing spot in Massachusetts, United States. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Mackerel, Striped Bass. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #122 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 9 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 19.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 18 km/h from WNW, gusting 25 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.5 m at 9 s |
| Current | 0.01 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Depth | 10 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 2.23 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 31.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.4 m at 9 s from E |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.01 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.5 °C cooler than the September average of 19.8 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Hampton tide chart & times · 34 km from this spot
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What the score means at Cape Ann Massachusetts
Cape Ann Massachusetts currently scores 81 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 19.3 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Chlorophyll front +2.6
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-bonito, bluefish, striped-bass, bluefin-tuna, atlantic-mackerel, chub-mackerel, swordfish, scup
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Bite windows
Best months for Cape Ann Massachusetts:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-18, 83/100
21 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+13 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 10 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Scomber scombrus
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Morone saxatilis
Best months by species at Cape Ann Massachusetts
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic MackerelScomber scombrus | ||||||||||||
| Striped BassMorone saxatilis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | 1/day | 71.1–78.7 cm slot | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Federal Atlantic EEZ: 1 fish, 28–31" slot limit. State waters have separate rules. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Cape Ann Massachusetts?
Anglers at Cape Ann Massachusetts target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Mackerel and Striped Bass.
When is the best time to fish Cape Ann Massachusetts?
The most productive months at Cape Ann Massachusetts are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Cape Ann Massachusetts right now?
Cape Ann Massachusetts currently scores 81 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Cape Ann Massachusetts from shore?
Yes — Cape Ann Massachusetts is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Cape Ann Massachusetts right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Cape Ann Massachusetts?
The scored point sits over roughly 10 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Striped BassHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.