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31-acre Newport Cove fishing map at Acadia with fully measured NOAA BlueTopo survey contours, source-traceable ledge fishing spots, Gulf of Maine fish and forage evidence, exact seasonal Sand Beach shore access, a connected public boat ramp, park safety context and current Maine rules. The water tops out around 43 ft. The depth chart is built from real agency bathymetry referenced to NAVD88; directly measured coverage remains distinguished from source interpolation. The channels, holes and drop-offs come from the source data, not a distance-from-shore model. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Newport Cove maps at 31 acres behind 0.9 miles of shoreline. Its 1.2 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. About 28% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.3 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. Its nearest charted neighbour, Cromwell Cove, is 4 mi to the north.
Spring puts striped bass in skinny water — 5 to 20 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 13 to 43 ft; cold water stacks them in 13 to 43 ft. NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder is the standout, a gravel shoal at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for spring striped bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A topwater walker at low light or a paddletail on a light jig covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder (15 ft) | 3-6 inch paddletail, Suspending minnow plug |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Topwater walker at low light, Paddletail on a light jig |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel break (29 ft) | Pencil popper, Baitfish swimbait |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 50 ft | midday | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Slow paddletail, Bucktail near bottom |
When the water first warms, bluefish slide up into 3 to 20 ft. Summer is a 5 to 30 ft game here, winter a 15 to 40 ft one. Start at NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder. It's a gravel shoal holding about 15 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a popper (early/late) or a metal jigs in the rips rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder (15 ft) | Metal (Hopkins/Kastmaster), Pencil popper |
| Summer | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder (15 ft) | Popper (early/late), Metal jigs in the rips |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & midday | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder (15 ft) | Pencil popper, Big metal |
| Winter | 15 to 40 ft | midday | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel break (29 ft) | Metal jig worked slow (southern waters) |
Start shallow in spring: atlantic mackerel sit in 5 to 43 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 8 to 43 ft covers summer, 11 to 43 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth, a channel edge in the 42 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a feather rig or a small vertical jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder (15 ft) | Mackerel feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Summer | 8 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 7 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 120 ft | midday | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Small deep jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: atlantic cod in 9 to 43 ft. The depth story barely changes: 11 to 43 ft through summer, 10 to 43 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Maine Geological Survey mapped ledge 1, a hard bottom in the 31 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a heavy metal jig or a large soft-plastic jig gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 100 ft | dawn | Maine Geological Survey mapped ledge 1 (31 ft) | Diamond jig, Heavy bucktail |
| Summer | 11 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 180 ft | dawn | Maine Geological Survey mapped ledge 1 (31 ft) | Heavy metal jig, Large soft-plastic jig |
| Fall | 8 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 140 ft | dawn | Maine Geological Survey mapped ledge 1 (31 ft) | Diamond jig, Bucktail with teaser |
| Winter | 10 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 220 ft | midday | Maine Geological Survey mapped ledge 1 (31 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Come spring, look for atlantic herring tight to the bank in 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 13 to 43 ft in summer and finish the year down in 13 to 43 ft. If you only fish one area, make it NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder: a gravel shoal around 15 ft that scores good in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A herring feather rig or a small silver jig is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel shoulder (15 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel break (29 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth (42 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Spring puts winter flounder in skinny water — 2 to 18 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Summer winter flounder concentrate at NOAA BlueTopo measured channel break, a prime-rated channel edge around 29 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A light scented jig worked slowly covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small bucktail tipped with worm, Scented grub on a light jig |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel break (29 ft) | Light scented jig worked slowly |
| Fall | 6 to 25 ft | midday | NOAA BlueTopo measured channel break (29 ft) | Small bucktail + worm, Scented bottom jig |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | midday | open water | Small bucktail tipped with worm |
Newport Cove carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at NOAA BlueTopo measured inlet-channel depth, about 42 ft down.
Access data: National Park Service — Sand Beach to Otter Point and Acadia fishing rules. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine DMR (saltwater recreational fishing) — and special regulations can apply to Newport Cove specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Newport Cove is about 43 ft (13 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart is built from real agency bathymetry referenced to NAVD88; directly measured coverage remains distinguished from source interpolation. The contours reflect measured and quality-assessed source depths.
Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, atlantic mackerel, atlantic cod, atlantic herring, winter flounder on Newport Cove. The list combines the water's survey records with habitat-filtered species from broader official evidence; those additions are plausible occurrences, not exact-water abundance or guaranteed catches.
Maine Geological Survey mapped ledge 1 is the top-rated area: a hard bottom in about 31 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic cod in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For striped bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Newport Cove is regulated by the Maine DMR (saltwater recreational fishing). Check the official Maine regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Maine fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: NOAA BlueTopo (NAVD88; 100% measured, 0% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.