Kippers Hideaway

Kippers Hideaway occupies a restored 1906 oceanfront home in Essex, Massachusetts, positioned as a gateway to striped bass fly-fishing on Essex Bay and the North Shore's productive flats. The lodge accommodates up to 8 guests across 2 bedrooms, with direct wading access to shallow striper habitat right from the property. The May-through-September season peaks in July and August when bass actively feed on baitfish in the shallows and offshore; guides specialize in sight-fishing and…

The fishing year at Kippers Hideaway is a focused pursuit of the formidable Striped Bass, with the season running from May through September. This period capitalizes on the prime feeding behavior of these coastal predators in the rich waters of Essex Bay and its surrounding flats. Anglers can expect the action to build through late spring and into the heart of summer, offering opportunities for both novice fly casters and seasoned veterans. The prime months, typically July and August, often see the most aggressive feeding behavior, with fish actively chasing baitfish on the surface and patrolling the shallow flats. The lodge's guides, intimately familiar with the local tides and bait movements, are adept at putting clients onto these fish, whether sight fishing in the shallows or targeting larger bass cruising offshore. The season concludes in September, offering a final chance to experience the exhilarating fight of a New England striper before the lodge closes.