June 2026
2026 fishing & hunting seasons
Read MassWildlife's June newsletter
June 11: Adult Fishing Clinic, Newton– Join the fun at this learn to fish clinic at Auburndale Cove from 2–4 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public ages 55+, pre-registration for Newton's Adult Fishing Clinic is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Newton Recreation Department.
June 13: Reel Fun Fishing Day at Nut Island, Quincy – Join the fun at this family friendly learn to salt-water fish event at Nut Island Fishing Pier. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is in cooperation with the MA Division of Marine Fisheries, MA Water Resources Authority, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the National Park Service, Boston Harbor Islands, Boston Harbor Now, and Save the Harbor Save the Bay. Open to the public,pre-registration for Quincy's Reel Fun Fishing Day is required.
June 14: Ipswich River Festival, North Reading – Join the fun at this free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic as part of the Ipswich River Festival at Ipswich River Park from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public; no pre-registration is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Ipswich River Watershed Association.
June 14: Bobbers and Bracelets Fishing Event, Westfield – Join a fun, free, family-friendly fishing event at DCR Hampton Ponds State Park from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Participants can learn to fish and visit craft stations to make bracelets and paint. All equipment and supplies will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Westfield's Bobbers and Bracelets Fishing event is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Minority Outdoor Alliance.
June 17: Fisheries and Wildlife Board Meeting, Westborough and Online – The June monthly business meeting of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters. Interested persons can attend the meeting either in person or via a Zoom video webinar. Register in advance to join the meeting from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android. After registering, you will automatically receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
June 18: Family Fishing Clinic, Sudbury – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury from 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Sudbury's Family Fishing Clinic is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
June 22: Family Fishing Clinic, Danvers– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Endicott Park in Danvers from 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Danvers's Family Fishing Clinic is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and Endicott Park.
June 24: Family Fishing Clinic, Swansea– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at the Swansea Dam in Swansea from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Swansea's Family Fishing Clinic is required or call the Swansea Free Public Library at 508-674-9609 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Swansea Free Public Library.
June 25: Family Fishing Clinic, Milton – Join the fun at this learn to fish clinic at Houghton's Pond from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public; no pre-registration is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and The Friends of the Blue Hills, Elevate Youth and the Department of Conservation & Recreation.
June 25: Family Fishing Clinic, Easton – Join the fun at this free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at New Pond (New Pond access area Tr. 106) from 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Easton's Family Fishing Clinic is required or call (508) 245-2819 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and Easton Recreation Department.
June 26: Family Fishing Clinic, Andover – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Pomps Pond in Andover (147 Abbot Street) from 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Andover's Family Fishing Clinic is required or call (978) 623-8340 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Andover Recreation Department.
June 27: Family Fishing Clinic, Palmer– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Forest Lake in Palmer from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration for Palmer's Family Fishing Clinic is required. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program, the Palmer Recreation Department, and the Chicopee 4 Rivers Watershed.
June 27: "Our Waters" Festival, Athol – Join the fun at this free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic as part of the Our Waters Festival at Silver Lake Park from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public; no pre-registration is required.
June 27: Birds, Bees, and Wildflowers Walk, East Falmouth – Get fired up and ready to grow! Join MassWildlife experts for a guided walk from 9 – 11 a.m. and learn about the many fire-adapted birds, native pollinators, wildlife, and wildflowers that make their home in this amazing grassland. Open to the public but limited spots are available. Pre-registration for the walk is required.
June 28: Evening Whip-poor-will Walk, Belchertown – Join MassWildlife experts for a moonlit walk through the restored habitats of Herman Covey WMA from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Experience the iconic whip-poor-will call, along with American woodcock peents, firsthand. Open to the public but limited spots are available. Pre-registration for the whip-poor-will walk is required.
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Event accommodations
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