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Archived report. Published April 6, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterMassachusetts · Boston Harbor· April 6, 2026Active bite

Harbor Starting to Wake Up

Scattered reports of schoolie stripers around the harbor islands. Mackerel not yet in but expected within 2 weeks.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
46°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waning Crescent
Moon phase
Outgoing tide best around structure
Tide / flow
Partly sunny, NE winds 8-12 mph, 54°F
Weather

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What's biting

Active
Striped Bass
Soft plastics, slow retrieve
Active
Winter Flounder
Sandworms on bottom

What's next

Harbor fishing is in transition from winter to spring. Flounder still biting in the channels. Striper numbers will build quickly once herring arrive.

Context

Boston Harbor herring run typically starts in the third week of April.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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