Where are some of the better areas for catching schoolie striped bass?
The White Fuel Bridge located on the Danvers River is a popular striper spot. Good numbers of schoolies and keepers are caught from the bridge each season. Chunked bait and sea worms are among the best baits to use at the bridge. The bridge is generally shoulder to shoulder with fishermen throughout the season. Night fishing is generally most productive. The Lead Mills located on Rt. 114 on the Salem/Marblehead line. This is another popular location for schoolies. Both bait and lure fishermen do well. This area is best fished during half tide or better with the best fishing taking place during the outgoing tide. Fishing right in the current and along the rocky walls generally prove best. The Forest River empties in this area and is a prime location for using “shoestring” eels. Winter Island is Salem is a good area for schoolies. Fishing around the rocks at the base of the lighthouse can be very productive. This is also a good area for fly fishermen.
