Fort Point, Penobscot River
Fort Point, Penobscot River is a tide station in ME, United States. The tide is a major force here — around 11.9 ft at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 11:00
Good (56) — best around 10:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Feels like 31° around 23:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 33 kn around 23:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore50
- Boat43
- Rock45
- Kayak41
- Spearfishing est.37
- Shore50
- Boat43
- Rock45
- Kayak41
- Spearfishing37est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 09:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- strong wind
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Tides
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- Waves— ft
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 87 | 86 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 0–9kn S | 0.1–0.5ft S | 0.2ft · 5.3s S | 54° | |
| 19 Mon | 93 | 85 | 90 | 75 | 69 | 2–10kn SSE | 0.3–0.5ft S | 0.3ft · 2.3s S | 54° | |
| 20 Tue | 86 | 76 | 80 | 67 | 62 | 1–9kn N | 0.3–0.9ft E | 0.2ft · 4.9s ESE | 54° | |
| 21 Wed | 81 | 80 | 81 | 73 | 68 | 3–7kn N | 0.3–0.7ft ESE | 0.2ft · 5.7s SE | 53° | |
| 22 Thu | 50 | 43 | 45 | 41 | 37 | 4–13kn NNW | 0.3–1.1ft ENE | 0.2ft · 7.5s SSE | 53° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 59 | 61 | 56 | 49 | 4–12kn N | 0.1–1.2ft N | 0.2ft · 5.1s ESE | 53° | |
| 24 Sat | 75 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 65 | 3–6kn NW | 0.1–0.1ft ENE | 0.1ft · 3.7s SE | 53° |
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Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Fort Point, Penobscot River?
Our fishing score for Fort Point, Penobscot River on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Fort Point, Penobscot River on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:31 AM, 08:49 PM. Low tides: 02:19 AM, 02:42 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Fort Point, Penobscot River?
The mean spring range at Fort Point, Penobscot River is about 11.9 ft.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Fort Point, Penobscot River?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 06:59 AM and sets at 05:39 PM. The moon rises at 03:54 PM and sets at 02:47 AM.