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Eel River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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Black sea bass

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Black sea bass

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Striped bass

17 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Striped bass

21 in · 5 lb 2 oz

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Striped bass

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General info

Eel River is a part of an ocean located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass, Striped bass, and Scup.

Location

41°36′45.8″N 70°23′25.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Eel River, MA

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 Black sea bass as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

16.5"

Measurement

Total Length
Black Sea Bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw (mouth closed) to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament. Black sea bass and scup may be filleted but not skinned while at-sea. No more than two fillets per allowed fish may be possessed.
Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

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41°36′45.8″N 70°23′25.6″W
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FAQ about Eel River fishing

Eel River is a part of an ocean located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°36′45.8″N 70°23′25.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Eel River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Eel River are:
  • Black sea bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Scup - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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