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Nauset Beach fishing conditions · Massachusetts

Now until 7 amStriped bass

The bite peaks at 92.

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Right now: 92 for striped bass, go · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 923 am
  2. 92
  3. 92
  4. 926 am
  5. 78
  6. 82
  7. 789 am
  8. 78
  9. 78
  10. 8212 pm
  11. 82
  12. 78
  13. 783 pm
  14. 78
  15. 78
  16. 826 pm
  17. 78
  18. 78
  19. 789 pm
  20. 78
  21. 78
  22. 78Tue
  23. 82
  24. 74
  25. 703 am
  26. 55
  27. 55
  28. 556 am
  29. 55
  30. 70
  31. 749 am
  32. 70
  33. 70
  34. 7012 pm
  35. 82
  36. 82
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
8 mph

From the southwest

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:04 am

Sky
Clear

No rain expected

Air
52°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Massachusetts regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

92GoNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Striped bass prefers incoming tide. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 1 fish at 28" to under 31", open all year. Non-offset circle hooks required when fishing with bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Massachusetts

Season here: May–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on striped bass

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

92GoNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Bluefish bite in 60–80° water, best near 70°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Bluefish prefers incoming tide. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–50 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum size. 5 fish a day from shore or a private boat, 7 on for-hire vessels. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Massachusetts

Season here: Jun–Sep, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on bluefish

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.29 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:04 am
  • Sunset today5:42 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:10 am–8:10 am
  • Major solunarToday 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:10 pm–6:10 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Massachusetts MassWildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A long Atlantic barrier beach in Orleans on Cape Cod's outer shore, with an over-sand vehicle area by permit. Striped bass from May into the fall run, with bluefish when they push north in summer and early fall.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Sandy Neck Beach Park23 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 7 amSmall Craft Advisory
73Worth the trip
Race Point Beach25 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 7 amSmall Craft Advisory
67Marginal
Cape Cod Canal29 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 7 am
98Go
Nantucket36 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 7 amSmall Craft Advisory
73Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Nauset Beach?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Nauset Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Nauset Beach?

Nauset Beach is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Bluefish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Nauset Beach?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Nauset Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Nauset Beach have?

Nauset Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Nauset Beach?

state agency regulations apply at Nauset Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Nauset Beach tidal water?

Yes. Nauset Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.