• Fishing Report Maine April 30, 2025: Cod Season Open, Haddock at Jeffreys, Stripers Arriving Soon

  • Apr 30 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Fishing Report Maine April 30, 2025: Cod Season Open, Haddock at Jeffreys, Stripers Arriving Soon

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  • Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, your local Maine fishing expert, and I've got the scoop on what's happening in our Atlantic waters today, April 30, 2025.

    Folks, it's an exciting time on the water as we're right at the seasonal transition point. The Gulf of Maine cod season is about to open up tomorrow, May 1st, so get your gear ready for that opportunity[1].

    Water conditions today are favorable with moderate tides. The fishing activity has been steadily picking up these past couple weeks. Based on recent reports, Jeffrey's Ledge has been productive, with anglers finding success in the muddy regions for haddock, while the top of the ledge is yielding redfish and cusk[3]. There's even been talk of a few halibut being caught off Jeffrey's Ledge - that's some serious excitement right there!

    Sebago Lake has been fishing well for lakers and cusk, with many anglers having success jigging for both species[3]. If you're looking to stay inshore, Tantas Ledge has been giving up a few haddock along with the usual cusk and redfish[3].

    The big news everyone's waiting for is the arrival of striped bass. Word around the docks is we should see the first schoolies in about a week or two, with mid-May being the prime time for their appearance[3]. No mackerel showing yet either, but they should arrive around the same time as the stripers.

    For those targeting groundfish, clams and squid remain your best bait options. If you're jigging, go with bucktails in white or chartreuse. Once the stripers arrive, bloodworms, sandworms, and fresh cut bunker will be your ticket to success.

    Hot spots to check out today: Reid State Park for early arrivals of stripers, and for the offshore crowd, muddy regions of Northern and Southern Jeffrey's Ledge for haddock[3]. Saco Bay is another area worth exploring as waters continue to warm.

    For the freshwater enthusiasts, Trickey Pond has been hot for togue, while Kennebunk Pond is your best bet for brown and brook trout[3]. China Lake is also worth a look for browns.

    The weather today is moderate with temps in the low 50s, and water temperatures are slowly climbing, improving fish activity daily. Sunrise was at 5:34 AM with sunset expected at 7:45 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

    Remember, the new cod and haddock regulations kick in tomorrow, so today's your last chance under the current rules. Tight lines, and I'll see you on the water!
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