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Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing New Bedford, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

Atlantic Herring

There is a 60.9% catch rate for Atlantic Herring, based on 2975 Atlantic Herring counted.

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Silver Hake

There is a 17.79% catch rate for Silver Hake, based on 869 Silver Hake counted.

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Flounder

There is a 5.04% catch rate for Flounder, based on 246 Flounder counted.

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Spotted Seatrout

There is a 3.13% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 153 Spotted Seatrout counted.

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Pinfish

There is a 1.76% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 86 Pinfish counted.

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Striped Mullet

There is a 0.94% catch rate for Striped Mullet, based on 46 Striped Mullet counted.

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Black Grouper

There is a 0.86% catch rate for Black Grouper, based on 42 Black Grouper counted.

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Striped Bass

There is a 0.76% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 37 Striped Bass counted.

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Silver Perch

There is a 0.53% catch rate for Silver Perch, based on 26 Silver Perch counted.

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Weakfish

There is a 0.51% catch rate for Weakfish, based on 25 Weakfish counted.

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Recommendations above based on 63 species of fish and 4885 fish counted for March around New Bedford.

To date, there are 143 species of fish and a total of 695845 fish counted for New Bedford and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/14/1857 (166 years).

Last Update: 3/22/2023 8:43:48 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest New Bedford Fishing Reports

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First One for 2023!
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SHOWTIME!
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Photo of the Day.....A Near Slot
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Thankful
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