Maine · United States

Gulf of Maine Banks fishing forecast

62 Hot of 100

Gulf of Maine Banks is a saltwater fishing spot in Maine, United States. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Cod, Haddock, Atlantic Halibut. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer
Best monthsJune, July, August, September
Top speciesAtlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Cod, Haddock
Score now62/100
Local rulesUnited States — Federal Waters

Today’s verdict

Ranks #311 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

Trending up — 3 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.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
20:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 07:16

Current conditions

Sea surface temp16.9 °C
Wind22 km/h from NW, gusting 27 km/h
Wave height0.7 m at 9 s
Current0.11 m/s toward NE
Pressure1018 hPa
Depth161 m
Cloud cover100%
Chlorophyll1.06 mg/m³
Salinity31.7 PSU
Mixed-layer depth11 m
UV index0
Wind sea0.4 m at 3 s
Ground swell0.4 m at 9 s from ESE
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)0.11 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 2.4 °C cooler than the September average of 19.3 °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.

Tide now: Falling · turns in 104 minTide is an approximate harmonic prediction — confirm with local tide tables.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Gulf of Maine Banks

Gulf of Maine Banks currently scores 62 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 16.9 °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
Current +18.0
moving water concentrates bait
Waves +9.0
swell energy stirring the water column
Thermal front +7.0
temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
Wind +6.9
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift

What’s biting now

The model expects today: bluefin-tuna, atlantic-halibut, haddock, atlantic-bonito, chub-mackerel, bluefish, swordfish, striped-bass

[object Object] — Protected here — release immediately

Bite windows

Moon
Waning Crescent · 14% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Gulf of Maine Banks:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 68/100

About this spot

Water type
Sea

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: 161 m

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore-only

What you can catch

Best months by species at Gulf of Maine Banks

Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus
Atlantic CodGadus morhua
HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
Atlantic HalibutHippoglossus hippoglossus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

U.S. federal fisheries authority
United States — Federal Waters

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 Gulf of Maine Banks?

Anglers at Gulf of Maine Banks target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Cod, Haddock and Atlantic Halibut.

When is the best time to fish Gulf of Maine Banks?

The most productive months at Gulf of Maine Banks are typically June, July, August, September, October.

What is the fishing forecast for Gulf of Maine Banks right now?

Gulf of Maine Banks currently scores 62 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Gulf of Maine Banks from shore?

Gulf of Maine Banks is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.

Is the thermocline set up at Gulf of Maine Banks right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

How deep is the water at Gulf of Maine Banks?

The scored point sits over roughly 161 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.

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