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Union Boat Club

Sea, from shore  Massachusetts · 06:25 - 18:53

Union Boat Club is a coastal mark in Massachusetts. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Brown Trout Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
78°
Fri
60%
74°
Sat
77%
63°
Best day
Sun
76%
66°
Mon
75%
66°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
67°F
Air temp
61°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.36 inHg → stable
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Day 07:40–17:38 Dusk 17:38–19:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:42–17:42 Major period 03:42–05:42 Minor period 11:31–13:01 Minor period 20:23–21:53

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

18:00
61°
19:00
60°
20:00
59°
21:00
58°
22:00
57°
23:00
56°
00:00
56°
01:00
55°
02:00
55°
03:00
55°
04:00
55°
05:00
55°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
60%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
47%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

For Brown Trout, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 spinner for brown trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for brown trout at dusk. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, copper and natural patterns for brown trout.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

The Union Boat Club, founded in 1851, is an athletic club in Boston. It is the longest continuously operating rowing club in Boston. Located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood along the Charles River, the Club has grown beyond rowing and now features squash and general fitness facilities for its 700 members. In 1914, UBC placed second in the prestigious Grand Challenge Cup. The 1914 crew lost to Harvard after beating a crew from Germany to enter the finals at the Henley Royal Regatta.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Union Boat Club?

Anglers here regularly land Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

Do you need a fishing license at Union Boat Club?

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 Union Boat Club?

Brown Trout is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Union Boat Club right now?

Right now Brown Trout is the most likely catch, at about 54%.