Gulf of Maine Banks fishing forecast
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.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #348 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with 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 | 11.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 47 km/h from N, gusting 72 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.6 m at 9 s |
| Current | 0.02 m/s toward NW |
| Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Depth | 165 m |
| Cloud cover | 6% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.82 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 32.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 41 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 2.0 m at 5 s |
| Ground swell | 1.1 m at 9 s from SSE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.02 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 5.6 °C cooler than the October average of 17.5 °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 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Gulf of Maine Banks
Gulf of Maine Banks currently scores 58 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 11.8 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +23.4
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Current +2.3
- moving water concentrates bait
- Moon phase +2.3
- lunar feeding rhythm
- Gust factor +2.1
- gustiness versus steady wind
What’s biting now
The model expects today: bluefin-tuna, haddock, atlantic-cod, atlantic-bonito, chub-mackerel, bluefish, tautog, striped-bass
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Bite windows
Best months for Gulf of Maine Banks:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-01, 63/100
3 points below 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: 165 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Gadus morhua
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Melanogrammus aeglefinus
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Hippoglossus hippoglossus
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
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.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
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 58 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
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 165 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Haddock: The Groundfishing Staple of the North AtlanticHow to Catch Pacific Halibut: The Barn Door of the North PacificHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.