Eastern Ma & New England Area Fishing Reports

[MassYak85]

Going to try the lower charles tommorow, hopefully the cooler temperatures get them to venture out from their deep hiding spots for at least a little bit. 

[trupp30]

I'm fishing Singletary tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes.

[MassYak85]

We were out from about 6 to 2 today on the lower charles. It was a little tough going, but we probably got around 10 bass between the 3 of us. I got the biggest on a whopper plopper early, I would guess around 3. I didn't weigh it because it was making a real fuss about being handled. I was lucky I didn't get hooked while removing the treble from it's front lip. The rest of the day consisted of a few more fish around 2, and some dinks. They seemed to like spinnerbaits best today, double willow leaf. We've had some very tough days on the charles so I was pretty happy with how we did. 

[CavScoutA21]

6 minutes ago, MassYak85 said:

We were out from about 6 to 2 today on the lower charles. It was a little tough going, but we probably got around 10 bass between the 3 of us. I got the biggest on a whopper plopper early, I would guess around 3. I didn't weigh it because it was making a real fuss about being handled. I was lucky I didn't get hooked while removing the treble from it's front lip. The rest of the day consisted of a few more fish around 2, and some dinks. They seemed to like spinnerbaits best today, double willow leaf. We've had some very tough days on the charles so I was pretty happy with how we did. 

Sounds better than how I've been doing on the lower Charles lately which is about 10 fish less than you caught today.

I've been hitting the Brookline Reservoir the past couple of days for about an hour each day and caught 2 small ones, a 2.5lb, and a 3.1lb (my new personal best) on a whopper plopper 90.  Missed several smaller bites.  The big one inhaled the lure with the back hook all the way into its throat.  I was able to get it swimming again giving it the fish version of CPR.  

I still cannot get a bite on a 130 to save my life....

[MassYak85]

2 hours ago, CavScoutA21 said:

Sounds better than how I've been doing on the lower Charles lately which is about 10 fish less than you caught today.

I've been hitting the Brookline Reservoir the past couple of days for about an hour each day and caught 2 small ones, a 2.5lb, and a 3.1lb (my new personal best) on a whopper plopper 90.  Missed several smaller bites.  The big one inhaled the lure with the back hook all the way into its throat.  I was able to get it swimming again giving it the fish version of CPR.  

I still cannot get a bite on a 130 to save my life....

Congrats on the new PB! 

I had what I think was a smallie follow and slap at my 130 a few times, didn't seem to want to commit to it. I switched to the 90 and hooked up with a little smallie inside one of those "nets" they use to keep construction waste out of the river. I got him over the top of it and then he jumped and shook the hook. The smallies really seem to have my number when it comes to the whopper ploppers, I've lost more than I've caught it seems. But I've landed almost every largemouth. 

[DogBone_384]

1 hour ago, MassYak85 said:

Congrats on the new PB! 

X2

[CavScoutA21]

Thanks guys.  I'm just glad I got the fish swimming by again.  I took to long getting those d**n treble hooks out of it.

I'm heading up near Bath, Maine tomorrow for vacation and the place we are staying has a small lake on it which means A LOT of fishing!  ?

[Jigfishn10]

On ‎8‎/‎13‎/‎2016 at 4:03 PM, CavScoutA21 said:

Sounds better than how I've been doing on the lower Charles lately which is about 10 fish less than you caught today.

I've been hitting the Brookline Reservoir the past couple of days for about an hour each day and caught 2 small ones, a 2.5lb, and a 3.1lb (my new personal best) on a whopper plopper 90.  Missed several smaller bites.  The big one inhaled the lure with the back hook all the way into its throat.  I was able to get it swimming again giving it the fish version of CPR.  

I still cannot get a bite on a 130 to save my life....

WTG! I have a feeling that you'll be well on your way to besting that this fall!

Congrats!

JF10

My 11 y/o son and I hit the bay in Kennebunkport yesterday only for an hour and a half before we got chased off the water due to weather. Unfortunately, the stripe sides weren't cooperating. We'll have to wait till next week.

I'm really trying hard for him to catch his first striper.

Keep your fingers crossed.

[CavScoutA21]

5 hours ago, Jigfishn10 said:

WTG! I have a feeling that you'll be well on your way to besting that this fall!

Congrats!

JF10

My 11 y/o son and I hit the bay in Kennebunkport yesterday only for an hour and a half before we got chased off the water due to weather. Unfortunately, the stripe sides weren't cooperating. We'll have to wait till next week.

I really trying hard for him to catch his first striper.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Thanks JF10.  I have a freshwater lake and the ocean within 100 yards of where we are staying.  It will be tough to decide where to fish.  Probably freshwater early in the morning and evening and saltwater during the heat of the day.

i hope you get that Striper for your son!

[trupp30]

The fishing on Singletary was tough yesterday. I managed four keepers, and 3 non-keepers. Nothing real big, all 12-14 inch fish. The guy I was fishing with caught 4.25lb bass, and another guy caught one about 4.5. Soft plastic craws in GP were the best bet.

[Mr. Aquarium]

went out west saturday!  first stop the chu!  caught a fat 2lbs bow and had my first ever landlock salmon bite! so mad!! i really want a landlock this year!!  didnt stay long cuz we were going out to a buddies house for a cook out before we headed out catfishin.  got to the spot at 730.   set up shop. 20 min before our first bite.  few minutes later rod doubles over  my buddy lands a 3.6 lbs kitty.  sometime before the next fish! ok my turn! rod doubles over! 7.8lbs channel kitty! SO PUMPED!!! MY FIRST EVER CATFISH!!!!!!!  we survived a pretty good storm! the lightning show was awesome!!!  i catch another 5.4lbser and my other buddy catches a 6.5. we had some good hits and some missed fish!  we fished 730pm to 1am
got home about 330 am!   all in all! it was a good long day! 

[Janderson45]

That's a really nice looking rainbow Mike! Did you get a weight on it by chance?  Gotta best 3lbs to get a state pin for a rainbow, I'd guess that one is very close..?  Glad you enjoyed the Chu, love it out there!  

[Jigfishn10]

On ‎8‎/‎14‎/‎2016 at 3:37 PM, CavScoutA21 said:

Thanks JF10.  I have a freshwater lake and the ocean within 100 yards of where we are staying.  It will be tough to decide where to fish.  Probably freshwater early in the morning and evening and saltwater during the heat of the day.

i hope you get that Striper for your son!

LMAO! I'm sure you'll make an intelligent decision...LOL

Good luck and thank you. We're trying again on Saturday.

[MassYak85]

That's a beautiful rainbow Mike! I rarely ever catch any but I think they are the coolest fish to actually hold and see in person. 

[DogBone_384]

A+ Mike!  .... And this was Massachusetts?

[Mr. Aquarium]

16 hours ago, Janderson45 said:

That's a really nice looking rainbow Mike! Did you get a weight on it by chance?  Gotta best 3lbs to get a state pin for a rainbow, I'd guess that one is very close..?  Glad you enjoyed the Chu, love it out there!  

it was 2lbs even! fought like hell! so d**n close to catching my first ever landlock salmon!!!!! 

12 hours ago, MassYak85 said:

That's a beautiful rainbow Mike! I rarely ever catch any but I think they are the coolest fish to actually hold and see in person. 

they are very beautiful fish! i love trout! but rarely tangle with them in MA. i go to upstate NY for trout. we measure trout in lbs and not inches up there

11 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

A+ Mike!  .... And this was Massachusetts?

yes sir all these fish were in MA

[YoTone]

Hey, Im going on vacation to Brewster MA and was hoping to see if anyone had any pointers on which spots are the most productive.  Has anyone every tried Sheep pond and have any information on it? thats the closest one to me but i see plenty of other lakes surrounding it.

[Fishing Rhino]

4 hours ago, YoTone said:

Hey, Im going on vacation to Brewster MA and was hoping to see if anyone had any pointers on which spots are the most productive.  Has anyone every tried Sheep pond and have any information on it? thats the closest one to me but i see plenty of other lakes surrounding it.

Long Pond in Brewster/Harwich is supposed to be a good smallmouth pond.  Will you have a boat?  You'll need to find the access.  The one in Brewster requires a resident sticker.  There is supposed to be an access available to all in Harwich.  Ask around when you get there. 

Some of the deeper ponds around the state park in Brewster have trout and landlocked salmon.  Never fished them, so I cannot be of much help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[YoTone]

34 minutes ago, Fishing Rhino said:

Long Pond in Brewster/Harwich is supposed to be a good smallmouth pond.  Will you have a boat?  You'll need to find the access.  The one in Brewster requires a resident sticker.  There is supposed to be an access available to all in Harwich.  Ask around when you get there. 

Some of the deeper ponds around the state park in Brewster have trout and landlocked salmon.  Never fished them, so I cannot be of much help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, i do not have a boat but i will be bringing my kayak. ive never caught a small mouth before, kinda excited.

[DogBone_384]

8 hours ago, swamp hawgs said:

it was 2lbs even! fought like hell! so d**n close to catching my first ever landlock salmon!!!!! 

they are very beautiful fish! i love trout! but rarely tangle with them in MA. i go to upstate NY for trout. we measure trout in lbs and not inches up there

yes sir all these fish were in MA

Hmmmmm ... New targets ... Never thought, nor caught, catfish in MA.

[Fishing Rhino]

2 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

Hmmmmm ... New targets ... Never thought, nor caught, catfish in MA.

Fish GH enough, and you'll end up catching a catfish or two.  The two I caught there were at the north end of the pond in about eight feet of water.  Most waters have them, more commonly known as hornedpout. 

Two years ago on the forum Road Trip to Wilson Lake I caught a forty plus pound channel cat on six pound test line.  Took over a half hour to get it to the boat.  The fellow fishing with me asked if it pulled hard.  I handed him the rod and told him to play with it for a while.  This past year at Pickwick I caught another about 25 pounds.  Both were vertical fights.

[DogBone_384]

Good thing gas isn't $4+ a gallon anymore... My Tundra gets 17ish and I can't get a kayak on my motorcycle.....  Great Herring is 45-1:00 from me w/o Cape Traffic ...

Staying closer to home I hit BHR for a little bit while the rest of family was at work or dance.  Managed a quick 6 bass on wacky rigged 4" Senkos.  Three were not much bigger than the bait and three were 1.5ish.  Lots of little ones picking at my wacky rig and 5" swim Senko.  I've not been here since April.

Good to see some action here: historically I've never done well here in August.

[grampa1114]

21 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

Hmmmmm ... New targets ... Never thought, nor caught, catfish in MA.

If you want new targets with your kayak then try the Sudbury River at Rt 20 bridge...little access ramp right there...might just catch something you've never caught before...horned pout, northerns and maybe things that you never knew existed. Good luck and don't fall in that water. 

[DogBone_384]

1 hour ago, grampa1114 said:

If you want new targets with your kayak then try the Sudbury River at Rt 20 bridge...little access ramp right there...might just catch something you've never caught before...horned pout, northerns and maybe things that you never knew existed. Good luck and don't fall in that water. 

Are you saying it's quick water or should I wear my hazmat suit?

[grampa1114]

Mmmmm....I'm thinkin' Hazmat.....