How to use our fishing calendar
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...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:27%
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Waxing Crescent
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Distance to earth:376,114 kmProximity:69.5 %
Moon Phases for Camden
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average Day
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major Time:03:49 am - 05:49 am
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minor Time:09:39 am - 11:39 am
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major Time:04:24 pm - 06:24 pm
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minor Time:11:10 pm - 01:10 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 19 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 12:16 am | 0.66 ft |
| high | 05:36 am | 6.73 ft |
| low | 12:57 pm | 0.3 ft |
| high | 06:19 pm | 5.84 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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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 6.99 ft
, Coeff: 135
low:
, 0.2 ft
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, 5.84 ft
, Coeff: 100
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, 0.66 ft
high:
, 6.73 ft
, Coeff: 127
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 5.84 ft
, Coeff: 100
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.79 ft
high:
, 6.46 ft
, Coeff: 119
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 5.91 ft
, Coeff: 102
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.89 ft
high:
, 6.17 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, 0.46 ft
high:
, 5.97 ft
, Coeff: 104
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.92 ft
high:
, 5.94 ft
, Coeff: 103
low:
, 0.49 ft
high:
, 6.1 ft
, Coeff: 108
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.92 ft
high:
, 5.74 ft
, Coeff: 97
low:
, 0.56 ft
high:
, 6.23 ft
, Coeff: 112
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 0.82 ft
high:
, 5.61 ft
, Coeff: 93
low:
, 0.56 ft
high:
, 6.33 ft
, Coeff: 115
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 0.69 ft
high:
, 5.51 ft
, Coeff: 90
low:
, 0.59 ft
high:
, 6.43 ft
, Coeff: 118
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Fishing Overview Camden
Camden, Maine fishing revolves around Penobscot Bayβs 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, 4β6" paddle tails, and slim swimming plugs. In calm conditions, surface plugs and walkβtheβdog 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 10β20 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 3β4" 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 Camdenβs 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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