Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Barnstable, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Barnstable, United States ? Today is a average 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 Barnstable, Massachusetts, puts you in the heart of Cape Cod’s rich saltwater and freshwater action, from Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket Sound. Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, fluke, sea bass, tuna, and a variety of inshore and offshore species, along with bass and trout in local ponds. With beaches, jetties, tidal estuaries, and kettle ponds, Barnstable offers year-round fishing opportunities for boat and shore anglers alike. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:6 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~10 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Barnstable
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    02:47 am - 04:47 am
  • minor Time:
    07:28 am - 09:28 am
  • major Time:
    03:07 pm - 05:07 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:46 pm - 12:46 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -37 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 15:08 • 41.7, -70.299

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 3 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:30 am 09:14 am 03:11 pm 09:22 pm AM PM 9.88 ft 0.62 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 02:30 am 9.88 ft
low 09:14 am 0.62 ft
high 03:11 pm 8.66 ft
low 09:22 pm 1.77 ft
Tide Coefficient at 02:30 am is 111
Tide Coefficient at 03:11 pm is 87
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.97 ft , Coeff: 112
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 8.69 ft , Coeff: 88
low: , 1.71 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.88 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 8.66 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 1.77 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.71 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 8.69 ft , Coeff: 88
low: , 1.8 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.55 ft , Coeff: 104
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 8.79 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 1.77 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.42 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 8.99 ft , Coeff: 93
low: , 1.64 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.28 ft , Coeff: 99
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 9.32 ft , Coeff: 100
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.35 ft
high: , 9.22 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 9.74 ft , Coeff: 108
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.95 ft
high: , 9.25 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 10.24 ft , Coeff: 117
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Barnstable

Barnstable, Massachusetts sits between Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, giving anglers access to productive saltwater grounds plus a network of classic Cape Cod kettle ponds. The town’s villages—Hyannis, Barnstable Harbor, Cotuit, Centerville, and others—offer launch ramps, beaches, and jetties that fish well from early spring through late fall, with pond fishing continuing all winter where ice allows safe access.

Striped bass are the headline species in Barnstable. In spring, schoolie stripers push into Barnstable Harbor, the Great Marshes, Cotuit Bay, and the inlets along Sandy Neck. Work soft plastics on jig heads, small swimming plugs, and sand eel imitations on moving tides, especially outgoing water flushing bait from the marshes. As water warms into June, larger bass hold on shoals in Cape Cod Bay and along the channel edges; drifting live mackerel, menhaden, or eels, or trolling tube-and-worm rigs, is highly effective.

By summer, dawn and dusk are prime for stripers along ocean-facing beaches and around jetties at Hyannisport and Osterville. Fly anglers do well with sparse sand eel and silverside patterns in the harbor and back-bay creeks. At night, target dock lights and bridge shadows with small soft plastics or swimmers; downsize leaders to maintain a natural presentation in the clear water.

Bluefish show up as waters warm, roaming rips off Barnstable Harbor and along Nantucket Sound. Look for bird activity and slicks, then cast metal spoons, poppers, or soft plastics rigged on wire or heavy fluorocarbon. Fluke and black sea bass are key bottom species from late spring through fall. Focus on sandy drops and channels for fluke and rocky humps, wrecks, and reef structure for sea bass. Drift bucktail jigs tipped with squid or Gulp, keeping contact with bottom and adjusting weight to tide strength.

Late summer and early fall bring fast-moving false albacore and bonito to the sounds and outer bays. Run-and-gun tactics are standard: stay to the side of surface feeds and cast metals or epoxy jigs that match rain bait and anchovies on light spinning or fly tackle. Offshore, long-range trips out of Hyannis chase bluefin and yellowfin tuna and groundfish like haddock and cod on deeper wrecks and ledges when conditions and seasons align.

Freshwater options are often overlooked but excellent. Kettle ponds such as Wequaquet Lake and other Barnstable ponds hold largemouth bass, pickerel, panfish, and seasonal trout. In spring and fall, focus on rocky points and drop-offs with jerkbaits, small swimbaits, and finesse plastics for bass. During summer, work early and late around weedlines with topwater frogs and poppers, switching to Texas-rigged plastics when the sun rises. Trout respond well to inline spinners, small spoons, and power-style baits fished near inflows, shaded banks, and deeper basins.

Tides, wind direction, and water clarity drive success around Barnstable. Plan saltwater trips around moving water, especially two hours around the top or bottom of the tide. Onshore winds can push bait close to beaches, improving surf and jetty action, while clear, calm days may require lighter leaders, longer casts, and more natural presentations. Whether you launch a boat, fish from a kayak, or walk the shoreline, Barnstable offers diverse, productive water for every style of angler.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Barnstable area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Short Wharf Creek - 3.58637695086km

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.

Barnstable Harbor - 3.33581385899km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Barnstable. 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.

Rendezvous Creek - 1.05552886399km , Maraspin Creek - 1.05754214296km , Salten Rock - 1.28851114216km , Lobster Rock - 1.41961271137km , Channel Rock - 1.42048546064km , Church Rock - 1.46317474074km , Tongue Rock - 1.64546356719km , Red Rock - 1.65939589954km , Flying Fish Rock - 1.67854512229km , Blind Rock - 1.73127651601km , Cone Rock - 1.87111701792km , Hinckley Rock - 2.03485789771km , Hinckley Pond - 2.06548508446km , Hathaway Ponds - 2.12388946982km , Scudders Rock - 2.12800710536km , Bench Rock - 2.28412659207km , Town Island (historical) - 2.31642990089km , Phillis Island - 2.46319120218km , Small Pond - 2.54677436183km , Little Israel Pond - 2.59954119km , Flintrock Pond - 2.64812286491km , Israel Pond - 2.65830004342km , White Rock - 2.76114308418km , Great Thatch Island - 2.85817513387km , Tupper Island - 2.99009913146km , Huckins Island - 3.0016588939km , Upper Gate Pond (historical) - 3.16481707167km , Hallets Millpond - 3.27001129561km , Jules Island - 3.3151421072km , Shallow Pond - 3.31574255337km , Lewis Island - 3.32359648728km , Barnstable Harbor - 3.33581385899km , Mary Dunn Pond - 3.3360583111km , High Island - 3.34329573567km , Mollys Island - 3.39144107883km , Brickyard Creek - 3.41599989264km , Lamson Pond - 3.54834360269km , Sand Island - 3.58222274351km , Short Wharf Creek - 3.58637695086km , Eel Grass Cove - 3.62890709316km

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