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Massachusetts
Reports, conditions, articles, species and local fishing information for Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts is divided into 6 regions. Each one gathers its places, reports and local businesses.
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Berkshires
All 9ReservoirCheshire ReservoirCheshire Reservoir is a shallow, weedy, 575-acre impoundment of the Hoosic River along Route 8, and a fertile one: MassW…RiverDeerfield River (Florida to Charlemont)The Deerfield River, running through the hills of Florida, Rowe and Charlemont, is what MassWildlife calls a premier des…LakeLaurel Lake (Lee and Lenox)Laurel Lake, on the Lee-Lenox line off Route 20, is a small (170 acres), deep and clear lake with a bit of everything: s…
Connecticut Valley
All 5LakeCongamond LakesThe Congamond Lakes, three connected basins on the Connecticut line in Southwick, are best known for largemouth bass: Ma…RiverConnecticut River at the Holyoke DamEvery spring, American shad crowd into the Connecticut River below the Holyoke Dam on their way to spawn, and anglers li…RiverSwift River (Belchertown and Ware)The Swift River flows out of Quabbin Reservoir at Winsor Dam in Belchertown, and its first few miles are special-regulat…
Central
All 7LakeLake QuinsigamondLake Quinsigamond, 800 acres on the Worcester-Shrewsbury line, is a city lake with a big-fish reputation. Lately it's be…LakeQuaboag PondQuaboag Pond, a broad and shallow 558-acre pond on the Brookfield-East Brookfield line, is known across Massachusetts fo…LakeWebster Lake (Lake Chaubunagungamaug)Webster Lake, 1,297 acres on the Connecticut line in Webster, is one of MassWildlife's all-round best bets: it's on the…
Boston and North Shore
All 6Fishing AreaMerrimack River Mouth (Newburyport and Salisbury)At the mouth of the Merrimack River, between Plum Island in Newburyport and Salisbury Beach, the river pours deep, fast…Fishing AreaPlum Island (Parker River National Wildlife Refuge)The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, on Plum Island off Newburyport, has what the Fish and Wildlife Service calls…Pier/Access PointDeer Island (Winthrop)Deer Island, at the tip of Winthrop on Boston Harbor, is home to the MWRA's wastewater treatment plant, and wrapped arou…
South Shore and South Coast
All 9Fishing AreaAngelica Point (Mattapoisett)Angelica Point in Mattapoisett is a long, rocky point that reaches farther into Buzzards Bay than anything else along th…LakeFearing Pond (Myles Standish State Forest)Fearing Pond is a small, clear kettle pond in the woods of Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, and the only pond in…LakeGreat Herring PondGreat Herring Pond, on the Plymouth-Bourne line, sits at the head of the Bournedale herring run: its outlet flows to the…
Cape Cod and the Islands
All 14Fishing AreaCape Cod CanalThe Cape Cod Canal is a 17-mile ship channel between Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay with a current so swift that swimming…Fishing AreaCuttyhunk IslandCuttyhunk, a small island reached by ferry from New Bedford, is one of New England's most storied surfcasting spots for…Pier/Access PointBass River (Yarmouth and Dennis)The Bass River meets Nantucket Sound in Yarmouth, and Marine Fisheries has built two public fishing piers along it, both…
Field guide
Massachusetts species
Plate 01Freshwater
American Shad
Plate 02Freshwater
Black Crappie
Plate 03Saltwater
Black Sea Bass
Plate 04Freshwater
Brook Trout
Plate 05Freshwater
Brown Trout
Plate 06Freshwater
Chain Pickerel
Plate 07Freshwater
Channel Catfish
Plate 08Freshwater
Common Carp
Plate 09Saltwater
False Albacore (Little Tunny)
Plate 10Freshwater
Lake Trout
Plate 11Freshwater
Landlocked Salmon
Plate 12Saltwater
Northern Kingfish
Plate 13Freshwater
Northern Pike
Plate 14Saltwater
Scup (Porgy)
Plate 15Freshwater
Smallmouth Bass
Plate 16Saltwater
Tautog (Blackfish)
Plate 17Freshwater
Walleye
Plate 18Freshwater
White Catfish
Plate 19Saltwater
White Perch
Plate 20Saltwater
Winter Flounder
Plate 21Freshwater
Yellow Perch
Plate 22Saltwater
Striped Bass
Plate 23Saltwater
Bluefish
Plate 24Saltwater
Fluke (Summer Flounder)
Plate 25Freshwater
Largemouth Bass
Plate 26Freshwater
Rainbow Trout
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