Merrimack River Fishing Report

Name: Merrimack River 11/17/13
Rating: 5

5 Rating based on 9 Reviews

Merrimack River 11/17/13

I went up to the Merrimack River in Methuen today from 10am to 4 pm. Air temp was 41 when I got there, got up to 47 I think and then back down to 41. Water temp was steady at 44. I was hoping to catch some smallies in shallow seeing that it was so sunny but that didn't happen. I threw crankbaits that covered the water column down to 20 ft. I'm not too experienced with rivers and have a lot to learn about how to read them. Not all cover is created equal. I think next year I will make the Merrimack my b****. Anyway, I did end up with one fish, a pike. I never caught one before. It was a pig. This is now the latest in the year that I've fished.

Added By: shawneramone on 11/17/12 06:49 PM
Location: Merrimack River
Report Date: 11/17/2012
# of Photos: 1
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sinista

Im down for punching some ice!
shawneramone

Oh ya bassman I am always down for smallie fishing
wnbassman

Good Gosh, we've been had! I remember one of my first posts was about the Mighty Merrimac and received some negative feedback about my claims. Good for you Shawn. This fishery has been undervalued for some time. If you ever want to hit up some big time smallie fishing, send me a message. My top five fishing days this year were for smallies on the Merrimack.
samf

i've only caught 1 pike ever up in NH and it was a dink.
muskiebigfish

That could be cheaper than Bait, and smell the same.. Sorry hahahaha
pocketfisherman

I like fishing for strippers too, using $1 bills! But in the Summertime I also like fishing for stripers and blues!
muskiebigfish

I'll set there tilts... we be set up in 13 mins tops... They can cook and complain hahahahahah
jwall046

Deal!
hahaha
Ill even drill their holes for em..
muskiebigfish

Hey Jwall, I got it. Shawn and Neil against You and Me...Pike fishing thru the ICE. We can work on the rules so THEY can use their God Given Tallents hahahahahahha
jwall046

Nice catch!
How big?
oh let me guess you don't carry a ruler.haha
those are fun pulling thru ice bare handed!

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