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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Camden, 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 Camden, Maine offers a classic Midcoast experience, with productive inshore saltwater fishing on Penobscot Bay and easy access to trout-filled lakes, ponds, and rivers in the Camden Hills. Anglers target striped bass, mackerel, pollock, and groundfish along the rugged coastline, while freshwater fishermen work nearby waters for brook trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, and panfish. With rocky shorelines, tidal rivers, and clear inland lakes, Camden delivers diverse fishing opportunities spring through late fall. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:3 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:
    27%
  • Waxing Crescent - 27% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    376,114 km
    Proximity:
    69.5 %
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 Camden
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:49 am - 05:49 am
  • minor Time:
    09:39 am - 11:39 am
  • major Time:
    04:24 pm - 06:24 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:10 pm - 01:10 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 Waxing Crescent at 27% 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 -1 hour and -17 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 19 Jun 22:52 • 39.926, -75.12

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 19 Jun

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 3 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:01 am 05:37 am 12:46 pm 06:18 pm AM PM 7.35 ft 0.26 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 12:01 am 0.66 ft
high 05:37 am 7.35 ft
low 12:46 pm 0.26 ft
high 06:18 pm 6.46 ft
Tide Coefficient at 05:37 am is 122
Tide Coefficient at 06:18 pm is 97
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.
Selected Weather Station: Camden, US
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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: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.58 ft , Coeff: 128
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 6.36 ft , Coeff: 95
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 7.35 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 97
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 7.09 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 6.63 ft , Coeff: 102
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 6.86 ft , Coeff: 108
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 6.79 ft , Coeff: 106
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 6.66 ft , Coeff: 103
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 6.96 ft , Coeff: 111
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 97
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 7.12 ft , Coeff: 115
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 6.36 ft , Coeff: 95
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 7.25 ft , Coeff: 119
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 6.27 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 7.35 ft , Coeff: 122
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Camden

Camden, Maine fishing revolves around Penobscot Bay’s inshore saltwater action and a tight cluster of productive freshwater lakes and ponds just inland. Spring through late fall are prime, with striped bass and mackerel dominating the coast while trout and landlocked salmon shine in the cool waters tucked into the Camden Hills.

Saltwater anglers focus on Penobscot Bay, especially around Camden Harbor, Curtis Island, and the rocky shorelines north toward Lincolnville and south toward Rockport. Striped bass typically arrive in late May, building into a solid early-summer bite. Work the edges of rocky points, mussel beds, and river mouths at first and last light with soft plastics on jig heads, 4–6" paddle tails, and slim swimming plugs. In calm conditions, surface plugs and walk‑the‑dog style topwaters can trigger explosive strikes over boulder fields and submerged ledges.

By mid-summer, schoolie striped bass push bait into shallow coves at dawn and dusk. Drift or slow-troll small swimming plugs or bucktail jigs along shoreline contour changes, watching for birds and surface feeds. Around deeper ledges and channel edges, vertical jigging metal spoons or heavy soft plastics produces pollock and occasional cod or haddock on days when seas allow a run farther out into the bay. Simple high-low bait rigs with clam, squid, or cut bait catch a mix of groundfish and cusk over rocky bottom.

From June through September, Atlantic mackerel are a key target for shore and boat anglers. Look for them around harbor mouths, moored boats, and tide rips. Sabiki rigs tipped with small strips of mackerel or fished plain are highly effective; drop to the marks on your sonar or cast and retrieve steadily when fish are shallow. Light spinning tackle makes these fast hitters a fun option for kids and a reliable source of fresh bait for stripers and groundfish.

Freshwater fishing around Camden centers on nearby lakes such as Megunticook Lake, Norton Pond, and a network of smaller trout ponds in the Camden Hills region. In early spring, focus on brook trout and landlocked salmon near inlets and rocky shorelines using small spoons, spinners, and live bait presentations. Trolling is highly effective: run thin-profile spoons or smelt-imitating streamers 10–20 feet down along drop-offs and points, adjusting depth as water warms and fish slide deeper.

As summer progresses, smallmouth bass become a primary draw on rocky lakes. Target points, rock piles, and island shorelines with tube jigs, Ned rigs, and 3–4" finesse worms worked slowly along bottom. Early and late in the day, topwater poppers and walking baits shine over boulders and along shaded banks. White perch and yellow perch provide steady action on worms or small jigs, especially around weed lines and soft-bottom flats at dawn and dusk.

Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing around Camden. Striped bass feed aggressively along the Penobscot Bay shoreline as they stage to migrate south; match small baitfish with narrow-profile plastics and metals, and stay mobile, hopping between points and current seams. Inland, cooling water pulls salmonids back toward the surface and shorelines, making trolling and casting along windblown banks especially effective for landlocked salmon and larger brook trout. Focus on structure, pay close attention to water temperature swings, and time your trips around low-light periods and moving tides to make the most of Camden’s varied fishing options.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Camden area

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.

Philadelphia - 2.68453782553km

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

Wind Mill Island (historical) - 1.94627890323km , Newton Creek - 2.11542638924km , Smith Island (historical) - 2.16832597633km , North Branch Newton Creek - 2.19050031103km , Philadelphia - 2.68453782553km , Cooper River Parkway Dam - 3.04126137323km , South Branch Newton Creek - 3.15760776905km , Cooper River - 3.2280957041km , Peter Creek - 3.49042990628km , Newton Lake - 3.99643506756km , Petty Island - 4.54598614791km , Greenwich Island - 4.61861676185km , Cooper River Lake - 4.79153156729km , Village Dock Lake Dam - 4.88734598326km , Haddon Lake Dam - 5.26589460987km , Big Timber Creek - 5.37198467089km , Meadow Lake - 5.71800132371km , Lake Martha - 6.00067194537km , Schuykill River - 6.15701617869km , Howell Cove - 6.29689815926km , Shed Brook - 6.34124198325km , Hollanders Creek (historical) - 6.41458412986km , Reserve Basin - 6.42369138296km , Fairmount Dam - 7.28120641315km , Frankford Creek - 7.77136436141km , Beaver Brook - 7.78634234688km , Schuylkill River - 7.84765215751km , Pochack Creek - 8.06796523203km , North Branch Cooper River - 8.17625420452km , Evans Pond Dam - 8.88709449173km , Tindale Run - 8.98538358412km , Gunners Run (historical) - 9.08531769465km , Pennsauken Creek - 9.09687437376km , Almonesson Creek - 9.14769799127km , Hessian Run - 9.26175336636km , Cohocksink Creek (historical) - 9.28227423155km , Pa-237 Dam - 9.32077891136km , Woodbury Creek - 9.40106544758km , Runnemede Lake - 9.42628864953km , Woodbury Creek Dam - 9.71054733103km

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