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Planning your next fishing trip in Concord, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, 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 forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • 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.

Concord, Massachusetts offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing, with the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury rivers, plus nearby ponds, giving anglers year‑round action. From river smallmouth and migratory shad to weedy-pond largemouth and crappie, Concord fishing combines classic New England scenery with very accessible bank and small‑craft opportunities. read more...

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:
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  • Visibility:
    35%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 35% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,315 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
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 Concord
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    06:53 am - 08:53 am
  • minor Time:
    02:59 pm - 04:59 pm
  • major Time:
    07:13 pm - 09:13 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:27 pm - 01:27 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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 35% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -5 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 5 Sep 04:47 • 43.208, -71.538
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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
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Concord

Fishing in Concord, MA centers on the three-river system—the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury—plus a network of kettle ponds and small lakes. This gives anglers moving water for smallmouth, shad, and carp, and still water for largemouth, pickerel, and panfish, all within a short drive of town.

Seasonal patterns are predictable in this part of Massachusetts. In early spring, rivers warm before the ponds, so focus on the Concord River and its tributaries. Slow presentations catch fish: small jigheads with soft plastics, 1/8–1/4 oz hair jigs, and live shiners drifted through outside bends produce smallmouth, fallfish, and holdover panfish. As water temps climb into the 50s, expect pre‑spawn largemouth to slide shallow in local ponds—look for dark bottoms, south-facing coves, and any emerging weeds.

By late spring, Concord’s rivers see migratory activity. American shad and river herring push upstream in the main stem; light spinning tackle with 1/16–1/8 oz shad darts or small flutter spoons can be productive where current funnels into narrow slots or below minor drops. At the same time, ponds fish well from shore: weightless soft jerkbaits, finesse worms on light Texas rigs, and small spinnerbaits work around newly grown weed edges and laydowns.

Summer shifts the bite to low‑light windows. On ponds and small lakes around Concord, dawn and dusk topwater is reliable for largemouth and pickerel. Walk‑the‑dog baits, hollow‑body frogs over pads, and buzzbaits along outside weedlines draw aggressive strikes. Midday, downsize to wacky‑rigged stick worms, drop shots, or small jigs worked on deeper weed edges in 8–15 feet. In the rivers, target shady banks, undercut roots, and current seams for smallmouth and panfish, drifting 1/32–1/16 oz jigs or micro crankbaits.

Fall is arguably the best time to fish around Concord. Cooling nights push bass and panfish to feed heavily along rocky points, weedline breaks, and inflowing channels. Crankbaits that tick bottom, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and lipless cranks are excellent search tools. On the Concord River, look for smallmouth and carp stacking on deeper bends and around any hard structure; soft plastic craws, Ned rigs, and corn or dough baits for carp are consistent producers.

Winter ice thickness can vary year to year, but when safe, local ponds offer classic New England panfish and bass action. Tip‑ups rigged with small shiners pick up largemouth and pickerel, while tiny tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms catch bluegill, pumpkinseed, and perch. Subtle jigging near the bottom, especially on the edges of mid‑depth basins, tends to outperform aggressive hopping.

Habitat and tactical tips around Concord are straightforward if you read water carefully:

  • On rivers, prioritize outside bends, boulder fields, and fallen trees—fish slightly upstream, letting your lure swing naturally through the seam.
  • In ponds, locate the first major weed edge off shore; run reaction baits to find fish, then slow down with plastics once you get bites.
  • Use lighter line (4–8 lb mono or fluoro) for clear water and pressured fish; step up to 20–30 lb braid with leaders when working pads and thick weeds.
  • In colder months, think small and slow—downsized jigs, subtle plastics, and long pauses draw more strikes than fast power fishing.

With a simple mix of light spinning gear, a small selection of soft plastics, jigs, and a few topwater and reaction baits, anglers can cover the full range of Concord’s fisheries effectively throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Concord area

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

Horseshoe Island - 1.21114591244km , Fort Eddy - 1.34688073684km , Bradleys Island - 1.55559277403km , Woods Brook - 1.939844584km , Bow Brook - 4.15684365934km , Turkey River - 4.47394036796km , Saint Pauls School Dam - 4.52827178625km , Frenchs Brook - 4.8211832849km , Concord Water Works Dam - 5.10514943437km , Turtle Pond Dam - 5.14712934456km , Turkey Pond - 5.18218981458km , Garvins Falls Dam - 5.24374415157km , Turee Brook - 5.49214758872km , Beaver Meadow Brook - 5.60022721081km , Ash Brook - 5.61964703791km , Bela Brook - 5.84810534293km , Lower School Pond Dam - 5.89011295008km , Turee Pond - 5.90022196568km , Sewalls Falls Dam - 5.90237524139km , Soucook River - 6.52470952899km , Snow Pond - 6.9842865083km , Bow Bog Brook - 7.85528795761km , Boutwell Mill Brook - 7.9561225961km , Whittier Pond - 8.22529934646km , Hoyl Brook - 8.47311280052km , One Stack Brook - 8.53750948087km , Hothole Pond - 8.98064160138km , Briar Pipe Dam - 9.00387475034km , Briar Hydro Penstock Intake Dam - 9.09074756042km , Pine Island Brook - 9.12234908964km , Edward H York Dam - 9.20548583856km , Broad Cove - 9.34696540298km , Dolf Brook - 9.4005521908km , Bee Hole Brook - 9.41620949218km , Hoit Road Marsh Dam - 9.50612302987km , Contoocook River - 9.68101674492km , Spectacle Ponds (historical) - 9.75713161952km , Holt Road Marsh - 9.79690559707km , Dustin Island - 9.85848732573km , Center Brook - 9.88639211606km

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