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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
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Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing Information

Get ready for a great day on the water with fishing resources for beginners and experienced anglers.

Massachusetts offers beautiful freshwater lakes, reservoirs, ponds, streams, and rivers
where you can fish and enjoy a great day on the water. If you want to learn to fish, put your angling skills to the test, or find the perfect spot to fish, you’re in the right place. Fishing resources include pond maps, the trout stocking report, best bets for trophy fishing, and more. The first and most important step for any angler is to buy a fishing license.

First time? Start here.

Guide:
Learn about freshwater fishing 
Check eligibility 

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Buy your freshwater fishing license  Log in to MassFishHunt 

All other tasks

Check the trout stocking report  View pond maps  Enter your catch in the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program 

What you need to know

2020 freshwater fishing season dates  Find freshwater fishing spots  Catch-and-release fishing areas  Fishing in state parks and reservoirs  Best bets for trophy fishing  Find freshwater fishing programs for beginners 
See all 7 of Freshwater Fishing Information 

Contact Information

Phone

(508) 389-6300

8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., M-F

Online

email Mass.Wildlife@mass.gov
websites MassWildlife Homepage 
MassWildlife Facebook 
MassWildlife Instagram 

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Additional Resources

Fishing: reptiles and amphibians
Image credits:  MassWildlife
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