How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Hampton, United States ? Today is a good 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.
Hampton, New Hampshire offers some of the best inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing on the Gulf of Maine, with easy access from Hampton Harbor and Hampton Beach. Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, winter flounder, haddock and groundfish around jetties, sandbars and offshore structure, while inshore boaters and surf casters enjoy steady spring-through-fall action. Whether you’re drifting the Hampton River, working the surf at Hampton Beach State Park, or running out past the Isles of Shoals, Hampton fishing is productive and highly accessible. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:17%
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Waning Crescent
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Distance to earth:369,285 kmProximity:85.5 %
Moon Phases for Hampton
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good Day
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minor Time:01:36 am - 03:36 am
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major Time:08:39 am - 10:39 am
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minor Time:03:43 pm - 05:43 pm
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major Time:08:57 pm - 10:57 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 11 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 06:00 am | 2.26 ft |
| low | 11:52 am | 0.07 ft |
| high | 06:33 pm | 2.99 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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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 0.16 ft
high:
, 2.82 ft
, Coeff: 125
low:
, 0.23 ft
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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 0.07 ft
high:
, 2.99 ft
, Coeff: 137
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, 0.07 ft
high:
, 2.3 ft
, Coeff: 87
low:
, -0.07 ft
high:
, 3.15 ft
, Coeff: 149
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 New Moon |
low:
, -0.07 ft
high:
, 2.36 ft
, Coeff: 91
low:
, -0.16 ft
high:
, 3.25 ft
, Coeff: 156
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New Moon |
low:
, -0.2 ft
high:
, 2.46 ft
, Coeff: 99
low:
, -0.26 ft
high:
, 3.31 ft
, Coeff: 160
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New Moon |
low:
, -0.26 ft
high:
, 2.53 ft
, Coeff: 103
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 3.31 ft
, Coeff: 160
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New Moon |
low:
, -0.3 ft
high:
, 2.56 ft
, Coeff: 106
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 3.22 ft
, Coeff: 153
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 Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -0.3 ft
high:
, 2.59 ft
, Coeff: 108
low:
, -0.26 ft
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Fishing Overview Hampton
Hampton, New Hampshire sits in a prime stretch of the Gulf of Maine coastline where tidal rivers, estuaries and open ocean all collide. That mix creates diverse fishing options, from schoolie striped bass in the Hampton River to haddock and groundfish offshore. Access is straightforward: the Hampton Harbor area offers public ramps and charter docks, while surf anglers can work long stretches of sand at Hampton Beach and south toward Seabrook.
Seasonal patterns drive most of the fishing here. Striped bass typically arrive in May, first as smaller schoolies pushing into the Hampton River, Blackwater River and nearby marshes to chase early bait. By June and July, larger bass shadow mackerel, herring and sand eels along the beachfront and out around rock piles and ledges. Summer brings peak striped bass and bluefish action, with nighttime tides around new and full moons often best from the surf and jetties. In late September and October, bass push bait tight to the beach and river mouths again, giving shore anglers a strong fall run before fish slide south.
For bottom fishing, winter flounder bite best in late spring and early summer in the sheltered backwaters and channel edges of Hampton Harbor. Soft mud and sand bottom near channel turns, docks and mooring fields can produce steady action on incoming and high tides. Farther offshore, haddock, pollock, redfish and other groundfish are targeted from late spring through fall on deep ledges and humps reached by private boats and charter fleets operating out of Hampton Harbor.
Key habitats around Hampton include the Hampton and Seabrook jetties, the bar at the mouth of the Hampton River, beachfront troughs, and scattered rock patches just off the sand. Inside the river, sod banks, marsh drains and current seams hold schoolie bass during faster tides. A good strategy is to fish moving water: incoming tide over the bar and along the jetties, and outgoing tide along marsh edges where bait is flushed.
Effective techniques are simple but need to be matched to conditions. For striped bass from shore, 8–9 ft surf rods with 20–30 lb braided line handle both jigs and bait. Cast 3/4–2 oz bucktail jigs, soft plastics on jig heads, or metal spoons across current seams and sweep them along the bottom. At night, large soft plastics, swimming plugs and needlefish-style lures worked slowly in the wash are consistent producers. From boats, live or fresh chunked mackerel, pogies or clams drifted over bars and along channel edges are reliable when fish are picky.
For flounder, light spinning outfits with small hi-low rigs baited with seaworms, clam or squid strips fished directly on clean bottom are standard. Keep rigs still and let the scent work; small taps often signal a flounder mouthing the bait, so avoid striking too fast. Offshore, heavy conventional tackle with high-capacity reels is preferred for haddock and groundfish, using baited rigs or diamond jigs bounced over structure while drifting.
Tactically, pay attention to tides, wind and water clarity. East and northeast winds can dirty the surf and make fishing tough, while light southwest winds often coincide with clearer water and better lure visibility. Dawn, dusk and night usually outproduce mid-day for stripers, especially on bright, calm days. Use lighter leaders and smaller baits in clear water; step up to heavier leaders and larger profiles when the water is stained or when bluefish are mixed in. Cover water, adjust lure size and depth frequently, and key on bird activity and surface bait to stay on fish around Hampton.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hampton area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.
Engineer Wharf - 4.66732671615km , Amorys Wharf - 8.26346896936km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Willoughby Beach - 9.07461595845km
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 12 main harbours in this area.
Joys Marina - 0.78514470302km, Hampton Creek Marina - 0.89440879332km, Jones Marina - 0.97664764637km, Hampton Marina - 1.07083988069km, Old Point Comfort Marina - 3.93421049338km, Hampton Roads - 6.08560280239km, Southall Landings Marina - 6.1920185474km, Marina Cove Boat Basin - 7.57364054911km, Dandy Haven Marina - 8.26241580033km, Willoughby Harbor Marina - 8.46380806974km, Bell Isle Marina - 8.80397414333km, Newport News Creek - 9.53262453237km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Hampton. 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.
Joys Marina - 0.78514470302km , Brights Creek - 0.83399280659km , Salters Creek - 0.85004828722km , Hampton Creek Marina - 0.89440879332km , Jones Marina - 0.97664764637km , Hampton Marina - 1.07083988069km , Herberts Creek - 1.33449978012km , Sunset Creek - 1.404950086km , Hampton River - 1.73638615322km , Lake Hampton - 2.27185817891km , Newmarket Creek - 2.75946287696km , Old Point Comfort Marina - 3.93421049338km , Tide Mill Creek - 3.94526876169km , Engineer Wharf - 4.66732671615km , Salt Ponds - 6.06302124445km , Hampton Roads - 6.08560280239km , Rip Raps Island - 6.18350867783km , Southall Landings Marina - 6.1920185474km , Marina Cove Boat Basin - 7.57364054911km , Harris River - 7.72730979873km , Southwest Branch Back River - 7.8996529991km , Northwest Branch Back River - 7.8996529991km , Willoughby Bank - 8.13141223414km , Dandy Haven Marina - 8.26241580033km , Amorys Wharf - 8.26346896936km , Hawkins Pond - 8.42178492987km , Willoughby Harbor Marina - 8.46380806974km , Fore Landing Creek - 8.49329371536km , Grunland Creek - 8.53927828128km , Bell Isle Marina - 8.80397414333km , Willoughby Beach - 9.07461595845km , High Cedar Creek - 9.17596186395km , Watts Creek - 9.29484797106km , Oak Island - 9.32889202703km , Lower Big Bethel Dam - 9.38020363798km , Front Cove - 9.38671413355km , Floods Hole - 9.40211384654km , Newport News Creek - 9.53262453237km , Brick Kiln Creek - 9.55381002815km , Topping Creek - 9.56744128642km
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Beaches
Bays
Wharfs
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