Where exactly is Merrimack River?

The water is in Essex County, Massachusetts, standing low ground above sea level. It is 2.4 miles to Newburyport and 5.7 miles to Seabrook.

Which fish live in Merrimack River?

Across Essex County, recorded fish include alewife, bluegill and striped bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water.

How deep is Merrimack River?

No depth figure is published for this water. In practice, gravel tails fish well early and late. Late season fishing shortens to a few good hours a day.

Does Merrimack River freeze?

Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Read anything posted at the access point.

Is Merrimack River open to the public?

Our records carry no access rule either way. Arrive early if parking looks tight on the map. Park so that other traffic can still get past.

How close can I get the car to Merrimack River?

We find no mapped parking close by; roadside is the likely option. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one.

Body of water · Massachusetts, US

Merrimack River Fishing in Massachusetts

Log a catch

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45.3 ft.Max depth
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AI Fishing Insight

An even grey lid over the water, with enough WNW wind to stack food downwind with pressure climbing. On Merrimack River, Northern pike should be working undercut banks and deeper glides. Save your energy for the evening. Work the productive water thoroughly. Fish follow the bait in autumn, so find one to find the other.

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Today’s Fishing forecast

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Weather conditions

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The bites are average now

Air temp
46° F
MAX 55° F / MIN 46° F
Pressure
29.66 inHg
+0.01 inHg/h
Wind
13 mph WNW
Gusts 33.2 mph
Solunar
Waning crescent
low activity

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