Freshwater Fishing Information | Mass.gov

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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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Recreational 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

Top tasks for Freshwater Fishing Information

Buy your freshwater fishing license

Log in to MassFishHunt

All other tasks for Freshwater Fishing Information

Check the trout stocking report

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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Massachusetts Guide to Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping Laws

Fishing: reptiles and amphibians

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