How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Maidstone, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Maidstone, United Kingdom centres on the River Medway and its tributaries, offering year-round angling for barbel, chub, roach, perch and pike in classic English river scenery. From urban stretches near Maidstone town centre to quieter beats around Allington, East Farleigh and Teston, anglers can target mixed coarse species with a blend of natural and modern tactics. With manageable flows, good access and varied features, Maidstone is an accessible base for both pleasure anglers and specimen hunters. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:86%
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Waning Gibbous
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Distance to earth:400,313 kmProximity:12.6 %
Moon Phases for Maidstone
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average Day
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major Time:02:59 am - 04:59 am
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minor Time:06:49 am - 08:49 am
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major Time:03:11 pm - 05:11 pm
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minor Time:11:10 pm - 01:10 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 03:35 am | 17.29 ft |
| low | 09:35 am | 3.81 ft |
| high | 03:42 pm | 17.42 ft |
| low | 10:06 pm | 3.12 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 17.45 ft
, Coeff: 93
low:
, 3.44 ft
high:
, 17.59 ft
, Coeff: 95
low:
, 2.79 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 17.29 ft
, Coeff: 92
low:
, 3.81 ft
high:
, 17.42 ft
, Coeff: 93
low:
, 3.12 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 17.06 ft
, Coeff: 89
low:
, 4.27 ft
high:
, 17.19 ft
, Coeff: 91
low:
, 3.51 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 16.8 ft
, Coeff: 87
low:
, 4.69 ft
high:
, 16.96 ft
, Coeff: 88
low:
, 3.84 ft
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 Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 16.5 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 5.05 ft
high:
, 16.67 ft
, Coeff: 85
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 4.04 ft
high:
, 16.24 ft
, Coeff: 81
low:
, 5.31 ft
high:
, 16.4 ft
, Coeff: 83
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 4.07 ft
high:
, 16.11 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 5.35 ft
high:
, 16.21 ft
, Coeff: 81
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 Waning Crescent |
low:
, 3.94 ft
high:
, 16.14 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 5.15 ft
high:
, 16.17 ft
, Coeff: 81
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Fishing Overview Maidstone
The Maidstone stretch of the River Medway is a classic mixed coarse fishery, with slow sweeping bends, shallow glides and deeper lock cuttings that hold a wide range of species. Barbel and chub are the main river targets, backed up by shoals of roach, dace and perch, while pike and zander patrol the marinas and slower sections. Whether you are fishing near Allington Lock, through Maidstone town centre, or downstream towards East Farleigh and Teston, the key is matching your tactics to the specific features in front of you.
Seasonal patterns on the Medway around Maidstone are quite distinct. In early spring, chub and perch dominate as the water is still cool and clear; bread, worms and small soft plastics score well. As temperatures rise into late spring and summer, barbel and bigger chub switch on, particularly around dusk and into dark, with pellets and meat presented on methodical feeder lines. Summer also sees dense shoals of small roach, dace and bleak in faster runs, ideal for light float fishing. Autumn is prime predator time: cooling water and coloured flows push baitfish into marinas, boat channels and slack water, where pike and zander respond to deadbaits and lures. In winter, steady feeder fishing for roach, dace and the occasional chub in deeper slow sections can be very productive whenever the river is stable.
Several distinct habitat types repeat along the Maidstone Medway. The weir pools and fast tails below Allington, East Farleigh and Teston weirs provide oxygenated water, broken bottom and undercut banks that barbel and chub favour. Town-centre sections are more uniform but still feature bridge pilings, steps, mooring posts and marginal walls that hold perch and roach. Lock cuttings and boat basins provide deeper, slower water with softer silt bottoms; these are hotspots for bream, eels and predators. Look for any additional structure – overhanging trees, reed-fringed margins, inside bends or gravel patches – as these often concentrate fish.
Techniques should be kept simple and robust. For barbel and chub, a medium feeder rod with 8–10 lb mainline and a 6–8 lb hooklength is ideal, fishing open-end or cage feeders with pellets, groundbait and broken boilies. Target the crease lines where fast and slow water meet, downstream of weirs and along gravel runs. For roach, dace and smaller species, a 13 ft float rod with 3–4 lb line, small wagglers or stick floats and single maggot or caster works well, especially when you feed loose maggots little and often to build a swim. Bream and skimmers respond to method feeders and groundbait feeder rigs in the deeper marina and lock sections, where a bed of groundbait, corn and chopped worm will hold fish.
Predator anglers around Maidstone should focus on pike and zander in slower water from late autumn to early spring. Medium to large deadbaits such as roach, smelt or lamprey presented on simple float-ledger or running ledger rigs are consistent, particularly around moored boats and drop-offs. Lure fishing with shads, paddle-tails and small crankbaits is effective along the town stretches and near bridges; work lures close to the bottom, varying speed and depth until you locate fish. Perch are a reliable bonus, often sitting tight to vertical structure such as pilings and lock walls.
Tactically, the Medway through Maidstone rewards patient, methodical fishing. Plumbing the depth and mapping out the swim is vital, as depth can change quickly near ledges and channels. Feed modestly to start, then adjust based on how quickly bites arrive – too much groundbait in slower sections can fill fish up. Wind and flow direction influence presentation, so align your casts to maintain steady line control and make bite detection easier. By reading the river’s features and adjusting rigs and feeding to conditions, anglers in Maidstone can consistently connect with the rich and varied fish stocks of the Medway.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Maidstone area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.
St Mary's Bay - 24.44556821141km , Yantlet beach - 25.36485720222km , Horseshoes Bay - 26.86857398992km , Thorney Bay - 27.64177885086km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Sheerness Harbour - 25.10440589325km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Maidstone. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
River Beult - 7.7120010056km , River Medway at Yalding - 9.39987054232km , River Teise - 11.60891497522km , Bull Nose - 15.03598531858km , Otterham Creek - 15.31603926911km , Hoo Island - 15.58629286665km , Folly Point - 15.8261704168km , Darnet Ness - 16.60220590885km , River Bewl - 19.43641374621km , Tinker's Island - 19.46220010657km , Barden Lake - 20.07420651721km , Burntwick Island - 20.59260493749km , Ladies Hole Point - 21.78397552856km , Osprey Island - 21.84929023459km , West Point - 22.30952309814km , Cooling Marshes - 22.37180153947km , Deadmans Island - 22.50343855476km , Bell Water - 23.59342732121km , Elmley Island - 23.63277384313km , Isle of Grain - 24.06416883161km , St Mary's Bay - 24.44556821141km , Sheerness Harbour - 25.10440589325km , River Medway - 25.17205784237km , Yantlet beach - 25.36485720222km , Garrison Point - 25.5735709049km , River Thames - 25.70248324529km , Dutchman's Island - 25.73166613898km , Lower Hope Point - 26.0628275412km , Stone Ness - 26.08037356715km , Isle of Sheppey - 26.59098033228km , Horseshoes Bay - 26.86857398992km , Barton's Point - 27.09170236733km , The Mount - 27.44648205739km , Medway Channel - 27.58451453607km , Thorney Bay - 27.64177885086km , Hole Haven - 27.91052469991km , Lower Horse - 27.9210883109km , Upper Horse - 28.00347661851km , Sheerness Channel - 28.16115775043km , Sixteen Acre Island - 28.91142751435km
Harbours and
Marinas
Beaches
Bays
Wharfs
Points,Reefs,etc
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