Fishing and Shellfishing

Fishing

Many popular recreationally fished species can be found in the rivers, including striped bass, menhaden, and bluefish, particularly near the mouth at "the Spit". 

Reminder: It is illegal to catch river herring in the state of Massachusetts!

Massachusetts Divison of Marine Fisheries Saltwater Recreational Fishing Guide

 

Shellfishing

Shellfish beds are now open on the North River

The North River has shellfish beds that are conditionally open from roughly December through May 31, from the 3A bridge to the mouth. The beds are only open to residents with a valid shellfish permit. Shellfishing is prohibited in the South River.

• Town of Marshfield shellfish information. Permits can be obtained from the Harbormaster. 
• Town of Scituate shellfish regulations. Permits can be obtained from the Town Clerk.

Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries maps of shellfish growing areas for the North River and South River