FishCondishPlymouth, MA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Plymouth, MA fishing report
Cape Cod Bay is a seasonal fishery that really comes alive in spring when striped bass push in from the south following baitfish up the bay's relatively shallow western shoreline near Plymouth. Bluefish arrive close behind and can show in feeding frenzies over sandy flats through summer. Fluke settle into deeper channel edges and sand-bottom transition zones once water temps climb into the mid-60s. Black sea bass and tautog hold around the rockier structure and scattered ledges further out in the bay. Weakfish and kingfish make occasional appearances in the warmer months, particularly over clean sandy bottom, though both run unpredictably here.
Work the incoming tide along sandy edges and rocky drop-offs — baitfish stack up on the push, and stripers and blues follow tight. Soft plastics like paddle tails and bucktails on a slow retrieve cover the flats well for bass and fluke; live pogies or chunk mackerel will consistently draw aggressive strikes from larger fish. For tautog and sea bass, go to the bottom with green crabs or clams on rocky structure. Pay attention to water temperature — stripers get sluggish once surface temps push above 72 degrees and fishing quality drops fast. Easterly winds muddy the shallows near Plymouth and kill bites, while light southwest winds during a tide change are usually your best window.
Plymouth, MA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Plymouth, MA is Plymouth (station 8446493), about 0.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 9.8 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 1:39 AM 10.3 ft▼ Low 8:12 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 2:06 PM 9.6 ft▼ Low 8:27 PM 1.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 2:21 AM 10.3 ft▼ Low 8:53 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 2:47 PM 9.9 ft▼ Low 9:12 PM 1 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 3:05 AM 10.1 ft▼ Low 9:35 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 3:31 PM 10.1 ft▼ Low 10:00 PM 0.8 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 3:52 AM 9.9 ft▼ Low 10:20 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 4:18 PM 10.3 ft▼ Low 10:50 PM 0.8 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 4:43 AM 9.6 ft▼ Low 11:08 AM 1.1 ft▲ High 5:07 PM 10.5 ft▼ Low 11:45 PM 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 5:37 AM 9.3 ft▼ Low 12:00 PM 1.3 ft▲ High 6:01 PM 10.5 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 12:44 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 6:37 AM 9 ft▼ Low 12:59 PM 1.4 ft▲ High 7:01 PM 10.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 1:45 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 7:41 AM 8.9 ft▼ Low 1:59 PM 1.4 ft▲ High 8:03 PM 10.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 2:46 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 8:44 AM 9 ft▼ Low 2:59 PM 1.1 ft▲ High 9:05 PM 11 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 3:45 AM 0 ft▲ High 9:46 AM 9.2 ft▼ Low 3:57 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 10:05 PM 11.3 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Plymouth, MA dashboard.
What's biting near Plymouth, MA
The species most likely to be feeding Cape Cod Bay: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Plymouth, MA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Plymouth, MA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Plymouth, MA?
The species bite forecast for Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Cape Cod Bay 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 Plymouth, MA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Plymouth, MA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Plymouth, MA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: