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Union Boat Club

Sea, from shore  Massachusetts · 06:21 - 16:34

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

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
72°
Fri
83%
70°
Sat
85%
61°
Best day
Sun
73%
54°
Mon
81%
50°
Tue
79%
52°

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.)
54°F
Air temp
56°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.13 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
59.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Day 07:36–15:19 Dusk 15:19–17:19

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:53–08:53 Major period 18:53–20:53 Minor period 00:48–02:18 Minor period 13:28–14:58

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
56°
07:00
56°
08:00
58°
09:00
62°
10:00
65°
11:00
68°
12:00
71°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
72°
16:00
70°
17:00
67°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
85%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
42%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
20%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

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

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped 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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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 Striped Bass, Brown Trout 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?

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

What is biting at Union Boat Club right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 91%.