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Fisheries Information

Fisheries Information

Brown TroutFind fact sheets on fish, fish restoration programs, fish habitat mapping and fisheries resources.

Visit a fish hatchery! Hatcheries operated by MassWildlife are open to visitors in Belchertown, Montague, Sandwich, and Sunderland. Be advised that your visit will be a self-guided experience.

Volunteer opportunities, links to pond maps, fishing information and important fisheries related regulations can also be found in this section. Find fact sheets on listed Endangered Fish Species.


"New" iconZebra Mussel Pages

In July 2009, the presence of invasive zebra mussels was confirmed in Laurel Lake, Lee. Learn more about this invasive species in the Zebra Mussel section.


"New" iconFish of Massachusetts Brochure, Summer 2009

A full color, illustrated brochure of the Freshwater Fishes of Massachusetts is available from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. See our Fisheries Publications page for more information.


"New" iconTarget Fish Community Technical Report, 2009

Published in April of 2009 by the Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Target Fish Community Technical Report (5MB) includes methods used in the Target Fish Community effort, describes river-specific results for 11 major mainstem rivers and conclusion on the effort. Please note that only a few hard copies are available.