Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for Maine's Atlantic waters on this fine May 26th, 2025.The striped bass migration is in full swing along our coastline! Those post-spawn stripers have been steadily moving up from the Chesapeake and New Jersey, with plenty of slot-size fish now dominating our waters[1][2]. The 30-inch class stripers that were reported in Boston Harbor earlier this month have pushed further north, with schoolies stretching well into southern Maine waters[2]. If you're hoping to hook into these beauties, your best bet is to head to Great Bay where the herring runs are attracting hungry bass[1].Some exciting news for you mackerel enthusiasts – they've started to show up in the mix, which is just a taste of what's coming our way in the next few weeks[1]. There's also been encouraging reports of groundfish moving closer to shore[1].For you halibut hunters, remember today's the deadline to submit your weekly catch reports to the DMR, even if you didn't land anything or chose not to fish this past week[3]. Those reports are crucial for tracking our fishery.Weather-wise, we've seen water temperatures rise into the upper 50s recently, which has made the bass much more active and aggressive feeders. This warming trend has really turned on the bite compared to the sluggish action we saw in the mid-40 degree waters earlier this spring[5].For baits and lures, blood worms and sand worms have been outperforming everything else, though many anglers are having success drifting live eels and herring as well[5]. If you're a chunk bait fan, fresh herring chunks have been working well when anchored in 10 to 20 feet of water[5].Hot spots to check out today include Little Bay where stripers have been actively feeding[1], and the river channels where massive schools of bass have been using the thermoclines to help their migration northward[5]. These schools contain a mix of all size classes, from schoolies to slot fish and even some trophy-size bass up to 49 inches[5].With the tide cycles and that morning sunrise we just had, early birds will likely have the best luck today. The fish have been most active during the morning hours when the water's still cool.So grab your gear and get out there! This Memorial Day is shaping up to be a perfect day to wet a line along our beautiful Maine coast. Tight lines, everyone!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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