Today's Best Fishing Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in York, United States ? Today is a excellent 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.

Fishing in York, Maine centers around the rocky Atlantic shoreline, tidal rivers and nearshore structure that hold striped bass, mackerel, groundfish and inshore sharks. Anglers work York Harbor, the York River, Long Sands and Short Sands beaches, and offshore humps for a mix of saltwater species, while nearby ponds and lakes provide steady freshwater action. With strong currents, complex structure and year‑round opportunities, York is one of southern Maine’s most productive and accessible fishing hubs. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:35 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:
    7%
  • Waxing Crescent - 7% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    391,450 km
    Proximity:
    33.4 %
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 York
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    01:19 am - 03:19 am
  • minor Time:
    08:29 am - 10:29 am
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    01:52 pm - 03:52 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:16 pm - 09:16 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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 7% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent 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 -2 hour and -36 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 13 Sep 12:15 • 39.963, -76.728
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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 York

York, Maine offers a compact mix of rocky coastline, surf beaches, tidal river, and quick access to nearshore ledges, making it a high‑value destination for anglers willing to adjust tactics with the seasons. The focal points are York Harbor, the York River, Cape Neddick, and the beaches at Long Sands and Short Sands, with productive offshore structure only a modest boat ride away.

Seasonal patterns are key. Striped bass typically arrive in May, pushing into the York River and along the surf line, peaking from June through early July and again around September when baitfish stage for the fall run. Mackerel show in late spring and can remain into early fall, often stacked just outside the harbor and off Nubble Light. Groundfish such as haddock and pollock are mainly a late-spring through fall game on offshore humps and ledges. In summer, bluefish, porgies and occasional black sea bass mix into the inshore catch, while shark and tuna anglers work deeper water. Freshwater ponds inland fish well from ice‑out through late fall for bass, trout and panfish.

Habitat and access around York favor mobile anglers. The York River features mudflats, marsh edges and channel bends that hold stripers on moving tides; work current seams, creek mouths and eelgrass edges. York Harbor concentrates bait, making it a prime early‑morning or dusk spot for schoolie and slot bass as well as mackerel. The rocky points near Nubble Lighthouse create classic ambush structure with fast-moving water and submerged boulders. Long Sands and Short Sands provide sandy surf with intermittent rock patches where bass and flounder cruise within casting range, especially on an incoming tide at low light.

Techniques are straightforward but timing is everything. For striped bass, fish the dawn and dusk tide changes with 3/4–1 1/2 oz bucktail jigs, soft plastics on jig heads, or small metal lip swimmers. In the river, cast up-current and swim baits naturally with the tide; along the open coast, fan-cast parallel to shore to keep lures in the strike zone. Live or cut mackerel is highly effective from boats anchored near drop-offs or drifting along edges. Surfcasters can do well with sandworms or clams on fish‑finder rigs when bass are hugging bottom.

Mackerel are commonly jigged using Sabiki rigs or small diamond jigs around harbor mouth rips and visible bird activity. Groundfish anglers heading offshore from York target 80–250 feet of water with high–low bait rigs tipped with clams or cut bait over hard bottom and edges. For inshore sharks, chumming along temperature breaks and dropping stout bait rigs is standard practice, watching for surface signs of life.

Freshwater anglers around York should focus on dawn and dusk with finesse plastics and topwaters for largemouth bass around weedlines and wood, while trout respond best to small spoons, spinners, or live bait in the cooler shoulder seasons.

Tactical tips: fish moving water, not slack; scale down leader and lure size when the water is clear and calm; and pay attention to bird activity, which often pinpoints mackerel and bass. Slow your presentation in cold water spring and late fall, and speed it up in midsummer when baitfish are more active.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater York area

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

Willis Run - 1.29812517313km , South Branch Codorus Creek - 4.72836134426km , York Dam - 4.90224717308km , York Indian Rock Dam - 4.92143066612km , Kehm Run Dam - 6.70565281831km , York Water Company Dam - 7.3825377382km , East Branch Codorus Creek - 7.52113525168km , Williams Dam - 8.05163406058km , Dee Run - 9.283412175km , Inners Creek - 9.77033164389km , Fishel Creek - 11.33941201941km , Barshinger Creek - 11.53309371553km , Paradise Creek - 11.61924347747km , Stoverstown Branch - 12.02559052875km , Cabin Creek Dam - 12.75669192453km , Ely Island - 12.94204998293km , Pole Island - 13.25852293742km , Black Gut - 13.38918181707km , Lows Island - 13.85062594721km , Conoy Creek - 14.11015453277km , Seaks Run - 14.37791566367km , Brunner Island - 15.30976856293km , Spring Grove Dam - 15.80487991409km , Codorus Creek Dam - 15.80487991409km , Lake Lehman Dam - 15.85245195678km , Bunch Creek - 15.98179889986km , Hanover Road Dam - 15.98657299644km , Lake Pahagaco Dam - 16.42259045119km , Snitz Creek - 16.78193276087km , Davidsburg Run - 17.08742429146km , Oil Creek - 17.6529304493km , York Haven Dam - 17.78080541894km , Centerville Creek - 17.79883674818km , Bermudian Creek - 17.87434410039km , Foust Creek - 17.94348818231km , Lewis Dam - 18.16506748181km , Evans Run - 18.3058702254km , Bashore Island - 18.7252460284km , Pinchot Lake Dam - 18.72658596749km , Conewago Creek - 18.87925240672km

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