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Saint John River

River fishing  Maine · 06:25 - 16:20

Saint John River runs through Maine. Anglers here fish mainly for Northern Pike, Walleye and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
67°
Best day
Fri
80%
57°
Sat
80%
46°
Sun
75%
40°
Mon
78%
41°
Tue
78%
39°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
51°F
Air temp
54°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 15:05–17:05

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:48–08:48 Major period 18:48–20:48 Minor period 00:40–02:10 Minor period 13:26–14:56

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

06:00
54°
07:00
54°
08:00
55°
09:00
56°
10:00
60°
11:00
62°
12:00
62°
13:00
61°
14:00
58°
15:00
57°
16:00
56°
17:00
56°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
70%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
69%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
59%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
42%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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 northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for northern pike at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
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 Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Black Crappie and Smallmouth Bass.

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?

Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Saint John River right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 24%.