Fishing Season: May 15th - November 10th

Boston Harbor - MA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Inshore Temp:

67

Offshore Temp:

68

Elliot Jenkins's Tip of the Week

Striped bass are the main target In the harbor, but bluefish have been showing up. Fish have been showing on the surface chasing pogey's and other baits.

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5-Day Outlook as of 9/9/25

Things should stay good as fish prepare for the migration south.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/9/25

Look for the bait and birds diving. Also fish rips and current lines if not seeing surface activity.

Current Conditions as of 9/9/25

Try 9 & 10 wts with sinking lines and meaty baitfish patterns to get the look. If fish are on top, try intermediate lines and unweighted fly's

Local Species Available May 15th - November 10th

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    Striped bass

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    bluefish

Elliot Jenkins's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Bucktail Deceiver Black 1/0
Kinky Muddler N/A
Mega Clouser N/A
Chicone's GT Pinfish N/A
Cowen's Baitfish N/A

Bucktail Deceiver

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Elliot Jenkins's Recommended Gear

Description: About Boston Harbor

Boston harbor and the surrounding bays are prime spots for Striped Bass. Alewife and juvenile herring occupy the area from the spring (spawning river herring) through the fall. Because of its geographic location it provides the next stopping spot for migrating striped bass. North bound stripers come around Cape Cod or slip through the canal on their push to bait laden waters. Boston harbor, Nahant, Swapscott, and Marblehead provide the perfect backboard for coastal migrating species. The harbor has two major fresh water deposits, the Charles & Mystic rivers each host spawning alewife in the spring and provide warm fresh water that attracts baitfish. With an abundance of structure the the harbor ebbs & flows on average, 10ft every 6 hours. The numerous islands & reefs act as ideal ambush spots for feeding striped bass.

Nearest Airport:

Logan International Airport

Bait Recommendations:

Pogey's, Mackerel, small herring