Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Dedham, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Dedham, 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.

Dedham, Massachusetts offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing right in Boston’s southwest suburbs, with easy access to the Neponset River, Mother Brook, and multiple small ponds. Anglers target largemouth bass, stocked trout, panfish, and chain pickerel in a mix of slow river stretches and suburban stillwaters. With walkable shoreline access and short-hop drives to larger reservoirs, Dedham fishing is ideal for bank anglers, kayak fishermen, and quick after‑work trips. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:29 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:
    91%
  • Waning Gibbous - 91% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 12th August
  • Distance to earth:
    387,218 km
    Proximity:
    43.4 %
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 Dedham
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    01:54 am - 03:54 am
  • minor Time:
    07:37 am - 09:37 am
  • major Time:
    02:04 pm - 04:04 pm
  • minor Time:
    08:31 pm - 10:31 pm
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 91% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -57 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 1 Aug 11:06 • 42.242, -71.166

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 1 Aug

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 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:29 am 07:51 am 01:59 pm 08:05 pm AM PM 10.2 ft 0.1 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:29 am 10.2 ft
low 07:51 am 0.1 ft
high 01:59 pm 9.55 ft
low 08:05 pm 0.72 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:29 am is 117
Tide Coefficient at 01:59 pm is 104
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: , 10.24 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 9.28 ft , Coeff: 99
low: , 0.89 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.2 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , 0.1 ft
high: , 9.55 ft , Coeff: 104
low: , 0.72 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.14 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , 0.1 ft
high: , 9.78 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.94 ft , Coeff: 112
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 9.97 ft , Coeff: 112
low: , 0.49 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.71 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 10.17 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.42 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 10.27 ft , Coeff: 118
low: , 0.39 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 9.12 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 10.4 ft , Coeff: 121
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 8.89 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.98 ft
high: , 10.5 ft , Coeff: 123
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Dedham

Fishing in Dedham, MA centers on the Neponset River system, Mother Brook, and a network of small suburban ponds that fish well from early spring through late fall. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, stocked trout, and abundant panfish form the core fishery, with carp and bullhead providing additional action for patient bottom anglers. Shoreline access is generally good, and small kayaks or canoes unlock the best angles on weedlines and mid-depth structure.

Seasonal patterns in Dedham revolve around water temperature. In early spring, focus on slow, dark-bottomed coves and south-facing banks on local ponds, where largemouth bass and pickerel move first. Use small suspending jerkbaits, 3–4 inch soft-plastic swimbaits, and live shiners fished under a slip float. Once water climbs into the 60s, bass spread onto shallow flats and around emerging weeds; this is an ideal time for weightless soft stickbaits and compact spinnerbaits slow-rolled along the edges.

Summer fishing shifts toward low-light windows. Dawn and dusk topwater action can be excellent on the Neponset River’s quieter stretches and in sheltered ponds. Walk-the-dog plugs, hollow-body frogs over pads, and buzzbaits along shoreline grass are consistent producers. Midday, downsize and fish deeper—Ned rigs, wacky-rigged worms, and small jigs pitched to shade, docks, and overhanging trees reliably draw strikes. Panfish stack under any cover; small pieces of nightcrawler on size 8–10 hooks beneath a float will keep rods bending for kids.

In fall, Dedham’s bass and perch feed aggressively before winter. Work wind-blown banks with squarebill crankbaits and lipless cranks, and slow-roll spinnerbaits along drop-offs where pond basins meet shallow shelves. On the river, look for slightly faster runs and outside bends where current concentrates bait. This is also a prime window for carp, which graze on soft-bottom flats and quieter backwaters; simple hair rigs with canned corn or flavored dough baits are effective when fished on light but strong tackle.

Habitat and location tips are critical in this largely shallow system. In ponds, target:

  • Weedlines that top out 3–6 feet below the surface.
  • Laydowns, docks, and riprap banks that offer shade and hard cover.
  • Inlets and outlets where subtle current brings in cooler, oxygenated water in summer.

On the Neponset River and Mother Brook, key on:

  • Outside bends with undercut banks for bass and fallfish.
  • Current breaks—behind boulders, bridge pilings, and logjams.
  • Slow, deeper holes for carp, bullhead, and perch, especially at night.

Techniques and tactical tips revolve around finesse and stealth in Dedham’s clear, pressured waters. Use lighter line—6–10 lb fluorocarbon or thin braid with a fluorocarbon leader—and keep casts long when the sun is high. Downsized baits consistently outfish oversized offerings here, particularly on calm days. When fishing from shore, move quietly, keep a low profile, and fan-cast each spot from different angles before moving on.

For multi-species action in a single outing, start at first light with topwater for bass and pickerel, then switch to a float-and-worm setup or small jigs for panfish as the sun rises. In the evening, return to soft plastics along weed edges or slow current seams. With smart timing, light tackle, and attention to subtle structure, Dedham offers highly productive, convenient suburban fishing just minutes from downtown Boston.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Dedham 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.

Harvey Beach - 7.46129912619km

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

Wigwam Pond - 0.8421612894km , Lowder Brook - 1.53654700031km , Little Wigwam Pond - 1.61286550642km , Rodman Pond - 2.08976918042km , Motley Pond - 2.40041416363km , Sprague Pond - 2.57365129359km , Weld Pond - 3.07429156245km , Welch Pond - 3.16210730677km , Fowl Meadows - 3.24319369869km , Mother Brook - 3.74117081973km , Cow Island Pond - 3.97503598212km , Plantingfield Brook - 4.29147668671km , Ponkapoag Brook - 4.37484542608km , Hemenway Pond - 4.5654291422km , Pecunit Brook - 5.00826605317km , Neponset River Dam Lower Mills - 5.0999009643km , Alder Brook - 5.21174070456km , Balster Brook - 5.21318796958km , Powells Island - 5.28341531143km , Fisher Meadow - 5.49101932868km , Rock Meadow Brook - 5.61525702601km , Purgatory Brook - 5.82551946155km , Popes Pond - 5.87802082406km , Noannet Pond Dam - 5.9417360369km , Nahanton Street Swamp - 6.06092057441km , Pine Tree Brook Dam - 6.3378770415km , Chestnut Run - 6.39021293638km , Powissett Brook - 6.41279943567km , Pine Tree Brook Reservoir Dam - 6.50772852747km , Buckmaster Pond - 6.54347428443km , Coon Hollow Brook - 6.7288535108km , Powissett Pond - 6.72902876258km , Houghtons Pond - 6.95324669523km , Hillside Pond - 7.13491861297km , Harvey Beach - 7.46129912619km , Turners Pond - 7.61655593953km , Parker Street Swamp (historical) - 7.83030605977km , Rosemary Lake Dam - 7.84790523334km , Ponkapoag Pond - 8.03880671992km , East Branch Neponset River - 8.12077963775km

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