Fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack Region

The inlet streams feeding Merrimack River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Merrimack River Inlet (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Merrimack River Inlet, Massachusetts

The inlet streams feeding Merrimack River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Plum Island (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Plum Island, Massachusetts

Plum Island offers excellent fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Ipswich Bay (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Ipswich Bay, Massachusetts

Ipswich Bay offers excellent fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Parker River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Parker River, Massachusetts

Parker River offers excellent fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: The Slip →

5. North North Shore Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

North North Shore Lake, Massachusetts

North North Shore Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Lake Mascuppic Access →

6. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Lake K10, Massachusetts

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Berkshire Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Berkshire Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Berry Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Berry Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Betty Spring (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Betty Spring, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Hathaway Park Boat Ramp →

10. Big Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Big Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Big Rocky Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Big Rocky Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Long Pond Boat Launch →

12. Big Sandy Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Big Sandy Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Big Station Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Big Station Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Big West Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Big West Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Little Long Pond Boat Access →

15. Bircham Bend Ponds (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bircham Bend Ponds, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Black Jimmy Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Black Jimmy Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Long Pond Boat Launch →

17. Black Joe Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Black Joe Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Black Jonny Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Black Jonny Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Black Point Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Black Point Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Black Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Black Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Black Pond (historical) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Black Pond (historical), Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Long Pond Boat Launch →

22. Blacks Nook (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blacks Nook, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Spy Pond Boat Launch →

23. Blackwater Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blackwater Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Town Landing →

24. Blair Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blair Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Blaney Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blaney Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Blanford Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blanford Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: White Pond Road Boat Ramp →

27. Bliss Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bliss Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Quaboag Pond Boat Ramp →

28. Blood Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blood Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Monponsett Pond Boat Launch →

29. Bloods Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bloods Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Bloody Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bloody Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Long Pond Boat Launch →

31. Blueberry Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blueberry Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Blue Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Blue Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Bog Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bog Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Lovells Pond Boat Ramp →

34. Boland Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Boland Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Salt Pond Landing →

35. Boot Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Boot Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Little Long Pond Boat Access →

36. Bottomless Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bottomless Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: White Pond Road Boat Ramp →

37. Bouchard Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Bouchard Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the North Shore & Merrimack Region region of Massachusetts.

• Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
• Bluefish · Limit: 5 fish (year round) · No minimum
• Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters

Boat Launch: Eddy Pond Boat Ramp →