🐟 What fish can you catch in Ipswich?

Most commonly caught species around Ipswich , MA : Largemouth bass - 38,902 reported catches Striped bass - 8,722 reported catches Chain pickerel - 5,378 reported catches Bluegill - 4,884 reported catches Yellow perch - 3,751 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ipswich fishing reports?

The latest Ipswich , MA fishing reports are: @ktb666 reported a nice Striped bass at Essex County Coast . @ahhdriana reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Saltonstall . @carsongautschi reported a nice Striped bass at Waters River . @Klunkingwithdaboys reported a nice Chain pickerel at Lake Mascuppic . @xavier-polanco reported a nice Tiger trout at Lake Saltonstall . .

Fishing in Ipswich, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ipswich, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Ipswich , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River , Essex County Coast , Lake Cochichewick , Lake Pentucket , Lake Saltonstall .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ipswich?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ipswich , MA . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Striped bass caught in Ipswich?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Ipswich , MA was a 11 ft caught by Fishbrain user @calden1512 at Ipswich River on July 7, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Chain pickerel caught in Ipswich?

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Ipswich , MA was a 7 ft / 58.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JackDaniels___ at Gumpas Pond on August 23, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Ipswich

Latest Ipswich fishing reports

Striped bass

Essex County Coast

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Largemouth bass

Lake Saltonstall

length · weight

Striped bass

Waters River

32 in · 13 lb

Chain pickerel

Lake Mascuppic

length · weight

Tiger trout

Lake Saltonstall

13 in · 2 lb

Chain pickerel

Quarter Mile Pond

25 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Floating Bridge Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hoar Pond

15 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Walden Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Floating Bridge Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ipswich

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Massachusetts can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°41′8.5″N 70°50′23.6″W

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FAQ about Ipswich fishing

Anglers in Ipswich, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River, Essex County Coast, Lake Cochichewick, Lake Pentucket, and Lake Saltonstall.

Most commonly caught species around Ipswich, MA:

Largemouth bass - 38,902 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,722 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 5,378 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,884 reported catches
Yellow perch - 3,751 reported catches

The latest Ipswich, MA fishing reports are:

@ktb666 reported a nice Striped bass at Essex County Coast.
@ahhdriana reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Saltonstall.
@carsongautschi reported a nice Striped bass at Waters River.
@Klunkingwithdaboys reported a nice Chain pickerel at Lake Mascuppic.
@xavier-polanco reported a nice Tiger trout at Lake Saltonstall.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ipswich, MA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Ipswich, MA was a 13 ft / 4.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dilges at Gloucester Harbor on April 19, 2016.

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Ipswich, MA was a 11 ft caught by Fishbrain user @calden1512 at Ipswich River on July 7, 2016.

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Ipswich, MA was a 7 ft / 58.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JackDaniels___ at Gumpas Pond on August 23, 2020.