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Taunton River

River fishing  Massachusetts · 05:38 - 20:03

Taunton River is a river in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
80°
Mon
72%
75°
Tue
74%
83°
Wed
77%
82°
Best day
Thu
76%
80°
Fri
72%
81°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg → stable
Clouds
57.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:53–06:53 Day 06:53–18:48 Dusk 18:48–20:48

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:59–03:59 Major period 13:59–15:59 Minor period 20:30–22:00 Minor period 07:58–09:28

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

11:00
80°
12:00
80°
13:00
80°
14:00
78°
15:00
78°
16:00
78°
17:00
77°
18:00
76°
19:00
74°
20:00
72°
21:00
71°
22:00
71°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
40%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
39%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
38%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
33%
Active through the day, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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:

About this water

The Taunton River, historically also called the Taunton Great River, is a river in southeastern Massachusetts in the United States. It arises from the confluence of the Town River and Matfield River, in the town of Bridgewater. From there it meanders through the towns of Halifax, Middleborough and Raynham, through the city of Taunton for which it is named, the towns of Berkley, Dighton, Somerset, and the Assonet section of Freetown, to Fall River where it joins Mount Hope Bay, an arm of Narragansett Bay.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Taunton River?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Taunton 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 Taunton River?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Taunton River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 44%.