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Saint John River

River fishing  Maine · 07:13 - 17:32

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

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
45°
Thu
80%
58°
Fri
86%
52°
Best day
Sat
84%
39°
Sun
66%
47°
Mon
78%
51°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
52°F
Air temp
28°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.32 inHg → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:28–08:28 Day 08:28–16:17 Dusk 16:17–18:17

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:29–02:29 Major period 12:29–14:29 Minor period 16:50–18:20 Minor period 08:37–10:07

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

07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
33°
10:00
35°
11:00
37°
12:00
38°
13:00
39°
14:00
40°
15:00
40°
16:00
39°
17:00
37°
18:00
32°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
55%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
51%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
51%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
50%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
43%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
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.

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, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie.

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 21%.