Fishing Guides in New Bedford, Massachusetts
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What's Biting in New Bedford
8 species reported in the New Bedford area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in New Bedford, MA
Fishing in New Bedford in January
1 species is active in and around New Bedford in January: Cod. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in February
1 species is active in and around New Bedford in February: Cod. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in March
3 species are active in and around New Bedford in March: Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in April
7 species are active in and around New Bedford in April: Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Cod, Bluefish. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in May
7 species are active in and around New Bedford in May: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in June
7 species are active in and around New Bedford in June: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in July
7 species are active in and around New Bedford in July: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in August
6 species are active in and around New Bedford in August: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in September
7 species are active in and around New Bedford in September: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in October
4 species are active in and around New Bedford in October: Tuna, Tautog, Striped Bass, Cod. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in November
3 species are active in and around New Bedford in November: Tautog, Striped Bass, Cod. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford in December
1 species is active in and around New Bedford in December: Cod. Book one of New Bedford's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in New Bedford
New Bedford, Massachusetts offers saltwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.
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What You Can Catch in New Bedford
Striped Bass
New Bedford offers a diverse striped bass fishery, from the open waters of Buzzards Bay to the brackish estuaries and rivers that feed into it. The striped bass season generally peaks in the spring and fall as fish migrate along the coast.
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