FishCondishBuzzards Bay, MA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Buzzards Bay, MA fishing report
Buzzards Bay runs a full seasonal menu. Tautog hold on the rocky structure and mussel beds through late fall and early spring when water temps are cold, then give way to striped bass pushing in from the Canal and deeper holes as things warm. Fluke scatter across the sandy flats and channel edges through summer, often mixing with occasional weakfish in the deeper softer-bottom areas. Bluefish show up unpredictably but can overwhelm a flat fast when they move through. Black sea bass stack on any hard bottom or structure, and kingfish work the sandy shallows, often overlooked but worth targeting in summer.
Tides matter more here than almost anything else. Fish the Canal on the moving tide, never slack, and position yourself so current does the work. On the bay flats, outgoing tides concentrate stripers and fluke at channel edges and drop-offs as water drains. Squid strips and live menhaden produce broadly, while bucktails with soft plastic tails cover fluke and bass efficiently. Watch water temp closely: bass feed aggressively once surface temps hit the mid-50s, while fluke activity peaks in the 60s. Westerly winds push bait against the eastern shoreline, a pattern that consistently stacks fish.
Buzzards Bay, MA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Buzzards Bay, MA is Uncatena Island (south side) (station 8447941), about 3 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:06 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:30 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 4:14 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:44 PM 3.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 4:35 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:11 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 4:53 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:28 PM 3.7 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:06 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:56 AM 3.8 ft▼ Low 5:35 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 12:16 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 5:42 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:44 PM 3.9 ft▼ Low 6:23 PM 0.6 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 1:08 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 6:26 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 1:36 PM 3.9 ft▼ Low 7:26 PM 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 2:03 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 7:21 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 2:32 PM 4 ft▼ Low 8:55 PM 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 3:02 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 8:26 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 3:35 PM 4 ft▼ Low 10:38 PM 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 4:08 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 9:39 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 4:45 PM 4.1 ft▼ Low 11:46 PM 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 5:18 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 10:52 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:54 PM 4.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 12:41 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 6:22 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 11:58 AM 0 ft▲ High 6:55 PM 4.6 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Buzzards Bay, MA dashboard.
What's biting near Buzzards Bay, MA
The species most likely to be feeding the bay flats, holes, and the canal: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Buzzards Bay, MA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Buzzards Bay, MA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Buzzards Bay, MA?
The species bite forecast for Buzzards Bay, MA covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Buzzards Bay, MA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Buzzards Bay, MA, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Buzzards Bay, MA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the bay flats, holes, and the canal as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Buzzards Bay, MA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Buzzards Bay, MA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Buzzards Bay, MA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: