Fishing Guides in Salem, Massachusetts

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What's Biting in Salem

8 species reported in the Salem area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Salem, MA

Fishing in Salem in January

1 species is active in and around Salem in January: Cod. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in February

1 species is active in and around Salem in February: Cod. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in March

3 species are active in and around Salem in March: Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in April

7 species are active in and around Salem in April: Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Cod, Bluefish. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in May

7 species are active in and around Salem in May: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in June

7 species are active in and around Salem in June: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in July

7 species are active in and around Salem in July: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in August

6 species are active in and around Salem in August: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in September

7 species are active in and around Salem in September: Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock, Fluke, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in October

4 species are active in and around Salem in October: Tuna, Tautog, Striped Bass, Cod. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in November

3 species are active in and around Salem in November: Tautog, Striped Bass, Cod. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem in December

1 species is active in and around Salem in December: Cod. Book one of Salem's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Salem

Salem, Massachusetts offers saltwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.

Best Months

AprMayJunJul

Water Types

saltwater, brackish

What You Can Catch in Salem

Striped Bass

Salem, Massachusetts, offers diverse striped bass fishing opportunities, from the inshore waters of Salem Sound to the open Atlantic. The area is characterized by rocky shorelines, estuaries, and abundant baitfish, making it a prime location for stripers.

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Types of Fishing in Salem

Inshore

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