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Fishing Information

Fishing Information

Flyfishing photoAre you looking for a place to drop your line or cast a fly in freshwater?

Do you need information about freshwater fishing licenses, regulations, or other publications?

Would you, a friend or a family member like to learn how to fish?

Freshwater Fish of Massachusetts--Find out how to obtain a full color brochure illustrating most of the common game and bait fish in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Fishing PDF icon - A special issue of the Massachusetts Wildlife magazine published in 2000 which focuses entirely on freshwater fishing in the Bay State. Due to its popularity this particular issue is no longer available in hard copy.

Check out the Best Bets for Fishing pages to find out what waters harbor trophy sized gamefish are caught by award winning anglers!

Enter your big catch in our Sportfishing Awards Program. You can also catch a trout to win a prize in our Tags N Trout program!

Freshwater Fish Consumption Advisories PDF icon --This is an external link to the Dept. of Public Health. Advisories are posted on consumption of specific types of fish from specific water bodies for certain groups of people.