How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Dover, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- 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 Dover, New Hampshire centers on the tidal Piscataqua River system and nearby freshwater lakes, giving anglers access to striped bass, flounder, trout, bass, and panfish within a short drive. From downtown Dover’s riverbanks to nearby Great Bay, Bellamy River, and Strafford County ponds, the area offers productive options for shore and small-boat anglers spring through late fall. 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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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:17%
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Waxing Crescent
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Distance to earth:371,759 kmProximity:79.7 %
Moon Phases for Dover
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good Day
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major Time:03:01 am - 05:01 am
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minor Time:08:29 am - 10:29 am
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major Time:03:37 pm - 05:37 pm
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minor Time:10:45 pm - 12:45 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 18 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 12:34 am | 7.12 ft |
| low | 07:27 am | -0.39 ft |
| high | 01:09 pm | 5.28 ft |
| low | 07:25 pm | -0.16 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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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -0.49 ft
high:
, 5.25 ft
, Coeff: 94
low:
, -0.36 ft
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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 7.12 ft
, Coeff: 156
low:
, -0.39 ft
high:
, 5.28 ft
, Coeff: 95
low:
, -0.16 ft
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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 6.73 ft
, Coeff: 143
low:
, -0.23 ft
high:
, 5.31 ft
, Coeff: 96
low:
, 0.1 ft
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 First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 6.27 ft
, Coeff: 128
low:
, -0.07 ft
high:
, 5.35 ft
, Coeff: 97
low:
, 0.36 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 5.77 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, 0.1 ft
high:
, 5.38 ft
, Coeff: 98
low:
, 0.56 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 5.31 ft
, Coeff: 96
low:
, 0.26 ft
high:
, 5.48 ft
, Coeff: 102
low:
, 0.72 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.89 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 0.39 ft
high:
, 5.58 ft
, Coeff: 105
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 Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 0.75 ft
high:
, 4.56 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 0.49 ft
high:
, 5.71 ft
, Coeff: 109
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Fishing Overview Dover
Dover, New Hampshire fishing revolves around the Piscataqua River, Bellamy River, and easy access to Great Bay, with an added bonus of productive trout ponds and warmwater lakes a short drive inland. The mix of tidal currents, brackish marsh, and classic New England ponds means anglers can target everything from spring striped bass to summer largemouth bass and fall trout without leaving the Dover area.
Seasonal patterns around Dover start in early spring when white perch and holdover striped bass stir in the Bellamy and upper Piscataqua. As water temps climb into the 50s, migratory striped bass push into Dover Point, up the Cocheco and Bellamy, and along rocky shorelines and bridge abutments. Late spring into early summer is prime time for schoolie stripers on small soft plastics, bucktails, and topwater plugs worked along current seams at first light or after dark. Summer brings occasional bluefish and flounder to deeper channels and sandy edges near the river mouth and Great Bay, while inland lakes see largemouth bass, pickerel, and panfish sliding shallow at dawn and dusk. Fall sees a strong striper push back down the system, excellent white perch action, and renewed trout fishing as local ponds cool.
Key habitats in the Dover area are defined by current and structure. The Piscataqua is one of the fastest-flowing tidal rivers on the East Coast, so focus on current breaks: eddies behind ledge, bridge pilings, wharf pilings, and the edges of drop-offs. In the Bellamy River and upper tidal creeks, marsh edges, oyster beds, and small feeder streams are prime for stripers and white perch. For freshwater, look to nearby ponds and small lakes with weedlines, fallen timber, and rocky points; these hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, and pickerel all season.
Common techniques for saltwater fishing near Dover include casting 4–6 inch soft plastics on 1/2–1 oz jig heads, small swimming plugs, and spooks for stripers. Fish them up-tide and let the lure swing naturally with the current. At night, dark-colored soft plastics and slow-rolled needlefish-style plugs shine around bridges and lit areas. For bottom species like flounder, drift small strips of squid or clam on a simple high-low rig along sandy channels at moderate tide speeds. Shore anglers can be effective by fan-casting jigs and plugs from public access points, particularly on the last of the incoming and first of the outgoing tide.
In freshwater around Dover, finesse presentations catch pressured bass. Ned rigs, wacky-rigged stickbaits, and small jigs pitched to docks and weed edges are consistent producers from late spring through fall. Early and late in the day, topwater poppers and frogs over lily pads draw aggressive largemouth strikes. Panfish and perch respond well to small jigs tipped with worms or soft plastic grubs under a float, fished along shoreline cover and around downed wood. Nearby trout ponds fish best with small spoons, in-line spinners, and live bait drifted just off bottom; in clear water, keep leaders light and retrieve at a steady, moderate pace.
Tactical tips for Dover focus on timing and tide. For stripers, aim to fish moving water, especially the first two hours of the outgoing tide when bait is flushed from marshes and backwaters. Match the size of local baitfish—often small silversides and mummichogs—by downsizing lures when the bite is tough. In the rivers, step up to heavier jig heads than you might use elsewhere to maintain bottom contact in strong current. For freshwater trips, plan around low-light windows and stable weather patterns; quick temperature swings can shut down the bite in shallower ponds. Cover water quickly with search baits like spinnerbaits and small crankbaits until you locate fish, then slow down with plastics or live bait to capitalize on the school.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Dover 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 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Pickering Beach - 10.1910952632km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Dover. 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.
Joseph Island - 1.9616311675km , Puncheon Run - 2.33995806109km , Vansant Island - 2.46531965949km , Fork Branch - 3.15411365574km , Alty Island - 3.54279281635km , Moores Lake Dam - 3.58278374362km , Isaac Branch - 3.73856707328km , Issac Branch - 3.78232309827km , Howell Pond - 4.0539728959km , Morgan Branch - 4.22320619302km , Wyoming Lake Dam - 4.68957250931km , Cahoon Branch - 4.80314155548km , Maidstone Branch - 4.85972219091km , Tidbury Creek - 5.22815610289km , Devious Branch - 5.71995610724km , Pipe Elm Branch - 6.55541496762km , Almshouse Branch - 6.59619756948km , Newell Branch - 6.60739387069km , Voshell Mill Pond Dam - 6.91571942067km , Cypress Pond - 7.52748824959km , Cypress Branch - 7.80089133272km , Penrose Branch - 7.81491642859km , Allabands Mill Stream - 8.35118090966km , Red House Branch - 8.47737357725km , Derby Pond Dam - 8.5740708781km , Cattail Gut - 8.69439750201km , Jenkins Ditch - 9.36295216827km , Marshtown Gut - 9.37092530217km , Beaver Gut Ditch - 9.49835312836km , Old Womans Gut - 9.55946821275km , Dyke Branch - 9.69273363395km , Lewis Ditch - 9.86960060975km , Kellys Ditch - 10.00225508356km , Little River - 10.08632276102km , Muddy Branch - 10.18325094659km , Pickering Beach - 10.1910952632km , Green Creek - 10.1928186173km , Snows Branch - 10.25387579861km , Alston Branch - 10.28045616876km , Flat Gut - 10.35132792168km
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