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Best Bets For Crappie

Crappies are also known by many New Englanders as calico bass. Keep in mind that the listed waterbodies below aren't the only places where big fish are found. Not all anglers submit their big catches to MassWildlife and big fish lurk in many other bodies of water!

Need directions to a lake or pond? Click on the MassWildlife District for that pond, find the pond name, and click on the Google Map feature for driving directions. The MassWildlife District link also connects you to other regional pond maps and fishing information.

The columns below can be sorted by Waterbody , Town, or MassWildlife District. Simply click the column heading to help you sort for the information you need. When available, links to a pond map or specific website are included.

Best Bets for Crappie
Waterbody Town MassWildlife District
Congamond Lakes PDF icon Southwick Connecticut Valley District
Connecticut River N/A
Connecticut Valley District
Mary's Pond PDF icon Rochester Southeast District
Putnamville Reservoir Danvers Northeast District
Quabbin Reservoir N/A Conn. Valley & Central District
Quaboag/Quacumquasit Ponds PDF icon Brookfield Central District
Quinsigamond Lake PDF icon Shrewsbury/Worcester Central District
Snipatuit Pond PDF icon Rochester Southeast District
Webster Lake PDF icon Webster Central District

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