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117 miles

Merrimack River

Running south through Concord, Manchester and Nashua, New Hampshire, the Merrimack bends northeast in Massachusetts through the old mill cities of Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill to the sea at Newburyport.

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Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Merrimack River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length117 miles
SourceFranklin, New Hampshire, at the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee junction
MouthGulf of Maine at Newburyport, Massachusetts
StatesMassachusetts, New Hampshire

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Merrimack River in New Hampshire, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Merrimack River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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