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The Creeks

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

4.0·3 catches

Top fish species at The Creeks

American eel
American eel
Bluefish
Bluefish
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American eel

10 in · 2 oz

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Bluefish

39 in · 6 lb 2 oz

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General info

The Creeks is a swamp located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing American eel and Bluefish.

Location

41°16′31.1″N 70°05′9.8″W
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Fishing regulations at The Creeks, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
American eel

American eel

Regulation boundaryMassachusetts State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size9" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information
Subject to regulation by the Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries and the municipality. Please consult municipal regulations.
Edibility
May contain elevated mercury levels.
Synonyms
Anguilla rostrata
Season open: year-round
Bluefish

Bluefish

Regulation boundaryMassachusetts State Waters
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No size limit. Bag limit increased to 5 bluefish per person per day for recreational anglers fishing from a for-hire vessel during a for-hire trip. Regulations effective May 1, 2020 reduce the recreational bluefish possession limit from 10 fish for all anglers to either 3 or 5 fish depending on fishing mode. This action is consistent with decisions of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to reduce coastwide harvest in 2020 so as to not exceed the recreational harvest limit. Massachusetts' recreational bluefish season remains open year-round, with no restriction on the size of bluefish that may be retained. For more information, please visit our website: www.mass.gov/marinefisheries
Edibility
Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD
Synonyms
Pomatomus saltatrix
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FAQ about The Creeks fishing

📍 Where is The Creeks located?
The Creeks is a swamp located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°16′31.1″N 70°05′9.8″W
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🎣 Where on The Creeks is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on The Creeks 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.
🐟 What species are in The Creeks?
The most common species in The Creeks are:
  • American eel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest The Creeks fishing reports?
The latest The Creeks fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at The Creeks right now?
According to fishing regulations at The Creeks, some of the species in season this November include: Atlantic cod, Tautog, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Scup, and Winter flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at The Creeks?

Fishing in Massachusetts requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Massachusetts, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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