How to use our fishing calendar
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...
Sun and Moon Times
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Visibility:84%
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Waning Gibbous
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Distance to earth:399,671 kmProximity:14.1 %
Moon Phases for Barnstable
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average Day
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major Time:02:47 am - 04:47 am
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minor Time:07:28 am - 09:28 am
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major Time:03:07 pm - 05:07 pm
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minor Time:10:46 pm - 12:46 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 02:21 am | 10.07 ft |
| low | 08:43 am | 0.52 ft |
| high | 03:02 pm | 8.83 ft |
| low | 08:51 pm | 1.44 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:
, 10.17 ft
, Coeff: 103
low:
, 0.43 ft
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, 8.86 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 1.41 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 10.07 ft
, Coeff: 102
low:
, 0.52 ft
high:
, 8.83 ft
, Coeff: 79
low:
, 1.44 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 9.91 ft
, Coeff: 99
low:
, 0.59 ft
high:
, 8.86 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 1.48 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 9.74 ft
, Coeff: 96
low:
, 0.66 ft
high:
, 8.96 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 1.44 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 9.61 ft
, Coeff: 93
low:
, 0.72 ft
high:
, 9.19 ft
, Coeff: 86
low:
, 1.35 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 9.48 ft
, Coeff: 91
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, 0.72 ft
high:
, 9.51 ft
, Coeff: 92
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Third Quarter Moon |
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, 1.12 ft
high:
, 9.42 ft
, Coeff: 90
low:
, 0.72 ft
high:
, 9.94 ft
, Coeff: 99
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, 0.79 ft
high:
, 9.45 ft
, Coeff: 90
low:
, 0.66 ft
high:
, 10.43 ft
, Coeff: 108
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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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