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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Canal

Massachusetts, United States

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South Canal fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Northern pike

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General info

South Canal is a canal located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

42Β°42β€²2.8β€³N 71Β°09β€²43.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South Canal, 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 species as of July 20, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about South Canal fishing

South Canal is a canal located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°42β€²2.8β€³N 71Β°09β€²43.7β€³W
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