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Eel River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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American eel

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American eel

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Pumpkinseed

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General info

Eel River is a stream located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Black crappie.

Location

41°55′31.7″N 70°37′6.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Eel River?

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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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°55′31.7″N 70°37′6.2″W
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Cities nearby

The Pinehills

2.4 miles away

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4.9 miles away

South Duxbury

7.5 miles away

Kingston

7.9 miles away

Carver

7.9 miles away

White Island Shores

9.2 miles away

Duxbury

9.7 miles away

Green Harbor

10.0 miles away

Cedar Crest

10.7 miles away

Sagamore

10.7 miles away

West Wareham

11.7 miles away

Wareham

11.8 miles away

Buzzards Bay

11.8 miles away

Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock

12.3 miles away

Onset

12.5 miles away

Wareham Center

13.2 miles away

Middleborough

13.5 miles away

Bourne

14.1 miles away

Weweantic

14.2 miles away

Monument Beach

14.3 miles away

East Sandwich

16.1 miles away

Sandwich

16.2 miles away

Pocasset

16.4 miles away

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FAQ about Eel River fishing

the Eel River is a stream located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°55′31.7″N 70°37′6.2″W
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