Plum Island’s Different Fishing Areas
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Plum Island is like a huge theme park for fishing enthusiasts. If every fishing spot along its seven mile stretch can be compared to park rides – some are as easy as merry-go-rounds, while others are as thrilling as roller coasters.
This diversity, not just in fishing spots but also in fish species, in one easy access area is what makes it a popular destination among anglers of all skill levels. This quick-and-dirty guide to the island’s distinct fishing areas can help you prepare (yourself and) the right gear to make the most out of your visit.
Merrimack River (Difficulty Lvl.1)
Cast it and they will come. This seems to be the overall consensus of people who fish at Merrimack. Probably owing to its size – it’s one of the larger rivers in the East Coast area – the abundance of fish species in its 125-mile stretch can turn anyone into an expert.
Expect to catch your regulation limit and still have the time to play catch and release with its resident and migratory fish like Largemouth bass, rainbow trout, shad, smelt, and Blueback herring.
Joppa Flats (Difficulty Lvl.2)
At first glance, Joppa Flats may seem like an easy spot to conquer because fish naturally come to its warmer waters, and all you have to do is be there to catch them.
But don’t let its shallow mudflats fool you, its topology is very tricky. How you make your way through the flats all depends on the tides. There will be days when you can wade through it, but there are also times when you’ll need to ride a boat or kayak to get anywhere.
Plum Island Beach (Difficulty Lvl.3)
This may come as a surprise, because many would probably think that this is the easiest spot on Plum Island. But just try fishing there at peak season and see whether you’ve got what it takes to survive the chaos of visitors and locals trying to cast at the same time.
So now that you have an idea of what you’re up against, plan your schedule, plan your gears, head off to Plum Island now and enjoy the rides.
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