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Essex River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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Striped bass

33 in · 20 lb

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Striped bass

37 in · 20 lb

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General info

Essex River is a stream located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°38′38.1″N 70°45′40.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Essex 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.

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FAQ about Essex River fishing

the Essex River is a stream located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°38′38.1″N 70°45′40.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Essex 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.
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