Fresh Merrimack River Fishing Reports

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Newburyport

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Merrimack River

Trophy Bass to 47” Last Week

July 28, 2025

We braved the rains last Sunday and were rewarded with several nice stripers, one of them this 47” trophy! Later in week fishing was up then down as fish seemed to spread out from July’s stations, but fish were present each day.

Jumbo Bass Arrive on the North Shore

June 14, 2025

We’re having some hot fishing for Stripers! Last outing we had 2 personal bests, 44 and 41” stripers as well as a first ever Striper. Late June is a great time to get fishing!

Bass are still here

July 3, 2024

Some nice bass around in and above the slot likit size with some keepers in the mix.

July is off to a great start!

July 2, 2024

July is off to another exceptional fishing month . Plenty of mackerel around at first light. Last trip we brought the bait back to the river to catch a mix of stripers up to 40 inches.

Another great morning

June 23, 2024

Greta morning with the Smiths. Loaded up on macks and hammered on the bass.

The Bass are biting!

June 20, 2024

Couple nice ones for a group photo capitolized on a double hook up on live bait and artificial, they couldnt resist. Dates still available, the weather isnt the only thing heating up!!

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What anglers said about fishing in Merrimack River

Fishing is a day of gambling. Some days you win, others not so much. Today was a mixed day. Mackerel were plenty and fun catching, Striped Bass not so much. Newburyport has many areas to catch that prize fish, with the availability to be there.

5.0 / 5

30 Fathom Charters

Yes quaint town with a lot of eateries. I'm old school Park Lunch fit perfect into my wheelhouse

5.0 / 5

Yes quaint town with a lot of eateries. I'm old school Park Lunch fit perfect into my wheelhouse

Eastern Ambitions Saltwater Guides

Great spot for fishing, and was a short ride to get to where we wanted to be.

5.0 / 5

Great spot for fishing, and was a short ride to get to where we wanted to be.

Eastern Ambitions Saltwater Guides

This was the perfect trip for a family or group of friends looking to have a blast with some Experts!

5.0 / 5

This was the perfect trip for a family or group of friends looking to have a blast with some Experts!

Eastern Ambitions Saltwater Guides

We caught plenty of mackerel quickly for bait fish. The stripers were scarce and quiet along the Plum Island beach on the morning we fished. There was better action at the mouth of the Merrimack River, but also a lot of other boats on hand.

5.0 / 5

Nelson's Fishing and Coastal Charters, LLC

September fishing is hit or miss but Captain Paul put us onto some big blue fish and we had a great day of it.

5.0 / 5

September fishing is hit or miss but Captain Paul put us onto some big blue fish and we had a great day of it.

Hogg Tide Charters Raynham, MA

Make sure you dress appropriately. You can always take clothes off. Also you never know fog and mist conditions once your on the water so bring a rain/windbreaker type jacket. That being said be prepared for sun. Doesn't take long on the water to burn. Bring some snacks and hydrating beverages as well as your cocktails. Have fun and enjoy the day on the water if the fish or biting or not. It is what it is nature does what it wants. Cheers

5.0 / 5