
Fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack Region
The North Shore & Merrimack area of Massachusetts, featuring Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass.
1. Merrimack River Inlet (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Merrimack River Inlet, MassachusettsThe inlet streams feeding Merrimack River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Plum Island (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Plum Island, MassachusettsPlum Island offers excellent fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Ipswich Bay (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Ipswich Bay, MassachusettsIpswich Bay offers excellent fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Parker River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Parker River, MassachusettsParker River offers excellent fishing in the North Shore & Merrimack with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. North Shore Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
North Shore Reservoir, MassachusettsNorth Shore Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
6. North North Shore Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
North North Shore Lake, MassachusettsNorth North Shore Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Upper North Shore Creek (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Upper North Shore Creek, MassachusettsUpper North Shore Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Massachusetts River Access (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Massachusetts River Access, MassachusettsMassachusetts River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake K10, MassachusettsLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
10. North Shore Wildlife Area Ponds (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
North Shore Wildlife Area Ponds, MassachusettsNorth Shore Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Hidden Lake (Region 3), MassachusettsHidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Beaver Creek Massachusetts (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Beaver Creek Massachusetts, MassachusettsBeaver Creek Massachusetts offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Clearwater Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Clearwater Lake, MassachusettsClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Pine Creek Reservoir, MassachusettsPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Mill Brook (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Mill Brook, MassachusettsMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Trout Pond #18 (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Trout Pond #18, MassachusettsTrout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Heron Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Heron Lake, MassachusettsHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Eagle Nest Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eagle Nest Pond, MassachusettsEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Wildcat Brook (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Wildcat Brook, MassachusettsWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Deer Run Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Deer Run Reservoir, MassachusettsDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Fisherman's Cove (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Fisherman's Cove, MassachusettsFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Bass Haven Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Bass Haven Lake, MassachusettsBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Sunset Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Sunset Pond, MassachusettsSunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Morning Star Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Morning Star Lake, MassachusettsMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Twin Lakes (Massachusetts) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Twin Lakes (Massachusetts), MassachusettsTwin Lakes (Massachusetts) offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Long Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Long Pond, MassachusettsLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Round Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Round Lake, MassachusettsRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Indian Brook Reservoir, MassachusettsIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Rocky Creek (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Rocky Creek, MassachusettsRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Birch Tree Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Birch Tree Lake, MassachusettsBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Maple Grove Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Maple Grove Pond, MassachusettsMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Oak Hill Reservoir, MassachusettsOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Willow Creek (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Willow Creek, MassachusettsWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Aspen Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Aspen Lake, MassachusettsAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Silver Lake (Region 2), MassachusettsSilver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Golden Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Golden Pond, MassachusettsGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Blue Heron Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Blue Heron Lake, MassachusettsBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Fox Den Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Fox Den Pond, MassachusettsFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Otter Creek (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Otter Creek, MassachusettsOtter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the North Shore & Merrimack of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the North Shore & Merrimack Region
- Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
- Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Massachusetts for most species.
- Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
- Always carry a valid Massachusetts fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
- Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.
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