Maine Fishing Report: Stripers, Tides, and Weather Intel for December 2nd, 2025

# Artificial Lure's Maine Fishing Report - Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning Atlantic fishing report for Maine waters.

**Tides & Conditions**

We're looking at decent tidal movement today. High tide hit early this morning around 12:45 AM at 5.56 feet, with a low at 5:04 AM. If you're planning an afternoon session, expect another high around 11:15 AM. Water temps are dropping fast—this cold snap is exactly what gets the stripers moving, so don't sleep on it.

**Weather Intel**

Yesterday we saw Small Craft Advisories all along the Maine coast with northwest winds hammering at 20-25 knots, gusting up to 35 knots in some areas. Seas were running 5-8 feet depending on your location. Things are calming down today, but it's still brisk out there. Sunrise comes at 6:55 AM, sunset at 4:15 PM—you're working with limited daylight this time of year, so make your hours count.

**What's Biting**

The fall run's winding down, but don't count it out yet. I'm hearing solid reports from Northern Ocean County with medium-sized stripers pushing bait. Word from the angling community is that we're transitioning from early giants into the bread-and-butter sized fish—perfect for most anglers. Fresh herring and bunker are still your go-to baits. For artificials, stick with metal jigs, black and chartreuse swimbaits, and topwater plugs during low-light hours.

**Hot Spots**

Head to **Sea Bright** if conditions allow—historically a prime intercept point for migrating stripers. **Jetties and groin tips** along the Jersey Shore extension are producing consistent action. If you're staying in Maine proper, focus on rocky points and current breaks.

The ICCAT just approved increased bluefin quotas for 2026-2028, so the future's looking bright for our offshore folks too.

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