For October 12, 2024, if you're heading out to fish in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine, here's what you can expect:

### Weather and Tides
The weather is looking promising with sunny skies and mild air temperatures, making it a perfect day for fishing. Tides will be moderate, with the high tide expected around 9:30 AM and the low tide around 3:30 PM. These conditions should provide a good balance for both drifting and anchoring.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 6:43 AM, and sunset will be at 5:43 PM, giving you a full day of fishing light.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was very good, despite some challenges from dogfish and blue sharks. The catching was excellent, with most legal fish landed being pollock. Here are the details from the previous day: legal landings included a significant number of pollock, along with seven cod, eleven haddock, five redfish, four cusk, twelve whiting, and ten mackerel. Released fish included several blue sharks, numerous dogfish, sub-legal cod, haddock, pollock, and a few mackerel.

### Best Lures and Bait
Jigs and cod flies were the most effective, catching the majority of the fish. No bait was used, as jigs and cod flies outperformed all other methods.

### Hot Spots
If you're looking for hot spots, consider areas past Stellwagen Bank, where the bigger pollock have been found. Another good spot is around the offshore grounds where you can target cod, haddock, and redfish.

### Additional Tips
Be prepared for some dogfish and blue sharks, as they were active yesterday. However, the overall fishing conditions are favorable, and with the right gear and tactics, you should have a productive day on the water. Enjoy your trip