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Ron Powers

Ron Powers is a lifelong New England angler and dedicated outdoor writer who delivers essential Massachusetts fishing reports for On The Water magazine. Based out of Boston, Ron covers the full spectrum of the Bay State’s diverse fisheries, from North Shore striped bass surfcasting and offshore groundfishing to ice fishing for Sudbury River pike and trolling the Quabbin Reservoir. Known for his deep local knowledge and connections with regional captains, his reports provide freshwater and saltwater anglers with the precise, real-time updates and seasonal tactics needed to find consistent success on the water.

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Boston Stripers and Winter Flounder: Tips & Techniques for 2026

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Andrew of Sebago Bait with brown trout

Coastal New Hampshire and Maine Coast Fishing Report- January 15, 2026

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John D Silva with NH largemouth bass

Coastal New Hampshire and Maine Coast Fishing Report- December 31, 2025

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Connecticut River crappie

Coastal New Hampshire and Maine Coast Fishing Report- December 18, 2025

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Michael Xu and buddy with Wachusett lake trout

Massachusetts Fishing Report-December 18, 2025

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Andrew of Saco Bait found a nice hardwater brook trout bite.

Coastal New Hampshire and Maine Coast Fishing Report- December 11, 2025

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Josh from the Fishing Hole in South Hadley with a first ice pike.

Massachusetts Fishing Report-December 11, 2025

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Brendan Xie with brown trout

Massachusetts Fishing Report-December 4, 2025

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Dan Southwick with big largemouth bass

Massachusetts Fishing Report-November 26, 2025

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