Freshwater Fishing Information | Mass.gov

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Freshwater Fishing

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.

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Learn about freshwater fishing

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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

Massachusetts freshwater fishing regulations 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

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8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., M-F

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