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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Merrimack River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 117 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Franklin, New Hampshire, at the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee junction |
| Mouth | Gulf of Maine at Newburyport, Massachusetts |
| States | Massachusetts, New Hampshire |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Merrimack River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Merrimack River in Massachusetts ↗ · Bait shops near the Merrimack River in Massachusetts ↗
- Boat ramps on the Merrimack River in New Hampshire ↗ · Bait shops near the Merrimack River in New Hampshire ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Massachusetts: MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) ↗
- New Hampshire: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗
Facts from Merrimack River (Wikipedia) ↗