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Saint John River

River fishing  Maine · 06:11 - 18:59

Saint John River is a stretch of moving water in Maine. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Brook Trout.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 17 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
71°
Sun
86%
68°
Best day
Mon
75%
62°
Tue
82%
65°
Wed
86%
68°
Thu
85%
69°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
62°F
Air temp
51°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.84 inHg → stable
Clouds
68.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:26–07:26 Day 07:26–17:44 Dusk 17:44–19:44

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 11:52–13:52 Major period 23:52–01:52 Minor period 05:59–07:29 Minor period 18:15–19:45

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
51°
11:00
53°
12:00
54°
13:00
55°
14:00
56°
15:00
57°
16:00
58°
17:00
58°
18:00
57°
19:00
54°
20:00
53°
21:00
53°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
60%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
57%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
57%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
57%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saint John River?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Saint John River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Saint John River?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Saint John River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 16%.