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February 02, 2026 - 13:53:58

Surfland will likely be opening soon after their winter break, but were not in the shop to give a report this week. Most North Shore ponds have safe ice right now and the catching has been solid. Some are staying local and getting fish at places like Lake Attitash where perch, pickerel and largemouth bass are the main targets. Others are heading into central Mass where a host of productive ponds are found. And some have been driving north into New Hampshire and Maine where trout, pike and smallmouths dominate the catch.

January 26, 2026 - 12:10:11

Surfland will be closed for the better part of January and will be back at limited hours after that. Please call the shop or follow their social media for updates on hours and other news. While nothing quite compares to walking into the shop, talking fishing and filling your basket, you can still order online from their online store! During the offseason is great time to service reels or fix those broken rods. But don’t wait too long, because their shop fills quickly repairs and they may not be able to get it back to you in time if you drag your feet!

28 Plum Island Blvd
Newbury, MA 01951
phone: 978-462-4202

Right around 1962, Ray Moulton of Surfland Bait & Tackle came up with the idea of photographing customers who came by with good fish. More than fifty years later, this tradition continues at Surfland and they’ve amassed quite a collection. Today, proud anglers can still get their fish on the wall for a couple of bucks and add themelves to the books. If your fish eclipses 50 pounds the guys at Surfland have a special place reserved on the wall which memorializes some 60 or so other sportsmen from the 60's through today.