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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Taunton, 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 Taunton, Massachusetts centers on the productive Taunton River system, Lake Sabbatia, and a network of ponds and reservoirs packed with warmwater gamefish. Anglers here target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, panfish, and migratory river herring species in a mix of tidal and freshwater habitats. With diverse shore access and excellent small-boat water, Taunton offers year-round fishing opportunities for both beginners and seasoned anglers. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:2 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:
    46%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 46% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~7 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,698 km
    Proximity:
    98.6 %
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 Taunton
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:46 am - 07:46 am
  • minor Time:
    01:48 pm - 03:48 pm
  • major Time:
    06:06 pm - 08:06 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:24 pm - 12:24 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 Third Quarter Moon at 46% 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. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -16 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 4 Sep 06:31 • 41.9, -71.09

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 4 Sep

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 2 hours and 41 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:44 am 09:12 am 03:22 pm 10:25 pm AM PM 3.12 ft 0.23 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 02:44 am 2.43 ft
low 09:12 am 0.23 ft
high 03:22 pm 3.12 ft
low 10:25 pm 0.52 ft
Tide Coefficient at 02:44 am is 92
Tide Coefficient at 03:22 pm is 141
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: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.56 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 0.1 ft
high: , 3.18 ft , Coeff: 146
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.43 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.12 ft , Coeff: 141
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.4 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 3.15 ft , Coeff: 143
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 2.53 ft , Coeff: 99
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 3.25 ft , Coeff: 150
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 2.76 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.38 ft , Coeff: 160
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 134
low: , 0.03 ft
high: , 3.51 ft , Coeff: 169
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -0.03 ft
high: , 3.31 ft , Coeff: 155
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 3.58 ft , Coeff: 173
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 3.51 ft , Coeff: 169
low: , -0.26 ft
high: , 3.58 ft , Coeff: 173
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Taunton

The Taunton, Massachusetts area revolves around the Taunton River watershed and a cluster of accessible ponds, making it a strong multi-species destination. Anglers can work tidal stretches of the Taunton River for migratory species and brackish-water gamefish, then shift to freshwater lakes like Lake Sabbatia and Watson Pond for classic largemouth bass and panfish action. Shorelines, public parks, bridges, and small-boat launches give you plenty of options without needing a big boat.

Seasonal patterns in Taunton are predictable and worth planning around. In early spring, as soon as ice is out, bass and pickerel in Lake Sabbatia, Watson Pond, and smaller nearby ponds push shallow; slow-rolled spinnerbaits, jigs, and suspending jerkbaits excel along emerging weedlines and flooded brush. Trout are typically most active in the cool-water months; focus on stocked ponds and nearby trout streams with small spoons, inline spinners, and PowerBait on light leaders. By late spring into early summer, the Taunton River’s migratory run of alewife, blueback herring, and American shad (where open) becomes a key event, drawing predator fish and making dawn and dusk prime time around river mouths, bends, and deeper holes.

Through summer, bass fishing settles into a weed-oriented pattern on Lake Sabbatia and surrounding ponds. Work topwaters at first and last light—walking baits, poppers, and hollow-body frogs over pads and matted vegetation—and switch to Texas-rigged plastics, wacky worms, and jigs once the sun is up. In the deeper, clearer sections of Watson Pond, finesse approaches with drop-shots and weightless stickbaits can be more productive. During hot spells, night fishing for largemouth bass, bullhead, and channel or white catfish with live shiners, cut bait, or stinkbaits becomes very effective, especially around points and near inflowing creeks.

Fall is arguably the most consistent time to fish around Taunton. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow, and both largemouth and smallmouth bass feed aggressively. Crankbaits, medium-size swimbaits, and chatterbaits are ideal for covering water and locating active schools. In the Taunton River, target current seams, bridge pilings, and deeper channel edges with small jigs, soft swimbaits, or live minnows. Panfish—bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch, and crappie—school tightly in mid-depth basins; once you mark a school or find them from shore, you can put up fast numbers with tiny jigs tipped with soft plastics or worms under a float.

Habitat and tactical tips are straightforward. In the ponds, focus on key structural features: submerged timber, edges of weed beds, rock piles, and drop-offs into 10–20 feet of water. A simple, high-percentage approach is to cover shoreline targets with a spinnerbait or swim jig, then follow up with a slower soft-plastic presentation for any fish that followed but didn’t commit. In the Taunton River, current is the main factor—fish upstream edges of bends, eddies behind boulders or pilings, and transitions from shallow flats to deep channels. Small boats, kayaks, and canoes shine here; keep your presentation moving just slightly faster than the current with natural-colored baits.

For shore anglers, bridges, public parks, and causeways around Taunton provide consistent access. Travel light with a medium-power spinning outfit, a small box of jigs and soft plastics, a couple crankbaits, and a topwater bait. Adjust lure size to water clarity: go smaller and more natural on bright, clear days, and upsize or add vibration in stained or windy conditions. By matching techniques to season and habitat, anglers in Taunton can reliably connect with bass, panfish, trout, and river species throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Taunton area

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

Forge River - 2.55455087519km , Crapo Bog - 2.62162359224km , Mill River Dam - 2.92641173849km , Dam Lot Brook - 3.27982523767km , Pine Swamp Brook - 3.63175764351km , Pine Swamp - 3.63705903364km , Damlot Brook - 3.6725205268km , Moreys Bridge Dam - 3.9933894621km , Willis Pond - 4.02700401933km , Barstows Pond Dam - 4.03311250301km , Johnson Pond Dam - 4.13617944005km , Cotley River - 4.165672071km , Prospect Hill Reservoir Dam - 4.30943380376km , Sheppards Factory Pond - 4.52761780788km , Kings Pond Dam - 4.57603031368km , Three Mile River Dam - 4.82104371326km , Wilbur Pond - 4.84265310207km , Kings Pond - 4.90485512247km , Threemile River - 5.30631219431km , Snake River - 5.52208944786km , Richmond Pond - 5.82125352432km , Watson Pond - 6.11963667km , Hewitt Pond - 6.58760623339km , Gushee Pond - 6.89555598455km , Meadowbrook Pond Dam - 7.07395235184km , Segreganset River Dam - 7.18501745795km , Furnance Brook - 7.36819321076km , Titicut Swamp - 7.40604676091km , Sunken Brook - 7.89430475082km , Poquoy Brook - 8.07577985931km , Furnace Pond - 8.15781813043km , Little Bearhole Pond - 8.22572639601km , Lake Nippenicket - 8.47050005648km , Winnecunnet Pond - 8.58715055604km , Segreganset River - 8.64973242386km , Poppasguash Swamp - 8.71925233275km , Mulberry Meadow Brook - 8.86592810577km , Canoe River - 8.86592810577km , Nunkets Pond - 8.88963778553km , Wading River - 8.89418754073km

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