June 2025
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2025 fishing & hunting seasons
June 3: Family Fishing Clinic, Woburn – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Horn Pond in Woburn (Levingston Cove Area; get directions) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. All equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or email Jim Lagacy at Jim.Lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Friends of Horn Pond.
June 4: Family Fishing Clinic, Hudson – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Fort Meadow Pond in Hudson (Centennial Beach; get directions) from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Hudson Recreation Department.
June 5: Family Fishing Clinic, Newton – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Crystal Lake in Newton (Levingston Cove Area, get directions) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or email Jim Lagacy at Jim.Lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Crystal Lake Conservancy.
June 7–8: Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend, Statewide – It's the perfect time to try fishing! No license is required to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river in Massachusetts from 12 a.m. Saturday, June 7 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Click here to learn more.
June 7: Spring Migratory Bird Walk, Cheshire – With open shrublands, grasslands, forests, and wetlands, Stafford Hill WMA is a great place to see a diversity of migratory birds. Join MassWildlife experts for a 1-mile guided walk to learn about birds and the habitats they need for courtship, nesting, and raising their young. This event has been CANCELED due to weather.
June 7: Evening Whip-poor-will Walk, Hardwick – Thanks to over a decade of habitat restoration, Muddy Brook WMA is home to one of the largest inland congregations of whip-poor-will in the state. Join experts from MassWildlife and East Quabbin Land Trust from 7 – 9 p.m. to experience the iconic whip-poor-will song on this 1.5-mile moonlit walk (weather permitting). This event has been CANCELED due to weather.
June 7: Great Falls Discovery Center Family Fishing Festival, Turners Falls – Join the fun at this free, non-competitive, family friendly, learn to fish event at Great Falls Discovery Center (get directions) from 10 a.m. – 2 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; contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
June 7: "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 (get directions) 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 10: Family Fishing Clinic, Sudbury– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at the USFWS Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury (get directions) from 5 – 7 p.m. All equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or email Jim Lagacy at Jim.Lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
June 11: Family Fishing Clinic, Franklin– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Beaver Pond in Franklin (Chilson Beach; get directions) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Hudson Recreation Department.
June 14: Birds, Bees, and Wildflowers Walk, East Falmouth – Get fired up and ready to grow! Join MassWildlife for a 1.5-mile guided walk through the Frances Crane WMA and learn about the many fire-adapted birds, native pollinators, wildlife, and wildflowers that make their home in this amazing grassland. The walk will take place from 9 – 11 a.m. (weather permitting). Birders of all experience levels are welcome and registration is required; click here to register. Email meghan.crawford@mass.gov for more information. This event has been RESCHEDULED to 6/28 due to weather.
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 (get directions) 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 18: Fisheries and Wildlife Board Meeting, Westborough and Online – The June monthly business meeting of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough. Interested persons can attend the meeting either in person or via a Zoom video webinar. Click here to join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device with Passcode: 060655. Or join by phone: (929) 205-6099 with Webinar ID: 813 6562 8609 and Passcode: 060655.
June 18: Family Fishing Clinic, Swansea– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at the Swansea Dam in Swansea (get directions) from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register 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 20: Family Fishing Clinic, Worcester – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Coes Park in Worcester (get directions) 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 is required; click here to register or email Jim Lagacy at Jim.Lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the City of Worcester Department of Sustainability and Resilience – Lakes and Ponds Program.
June 21: 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 (get directions). 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 required; click here to register.
June 22: Family Fishing Clinic, Worcester – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Greenhill Park Pond in Worcester (get directions) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or email Jim Lagacy at Jim.Lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the City of Worcester Department of Sustainability and Resilience – Lakes and Ponds Program.
June 24: Family Fishing Clinic, Grafton – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Silver Lake Beach in Grafton (get directions) from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Grafton Recreation Department.
June 25: Family Fishing Clinic, Wakefield – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Lake Quannapowitt (Spaulding Playground area off Church St., get directions) 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 is required; click here to register. For more information, call the Reading Recreation Department at 781-942-9075. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Reading Recreation Department.
June 25: Growing Up WILD Professional Development Workshop, Athol – Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education activity guide that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, it provides a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature while also building lifelong social and cognitive skills. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the guide and a certification of completion. Click here to learn about this workshop. To register contact Pam Landry (pam.landry@mass.gov). Registration deadline is June 13, 2025. Space is limited, so register early.
June 26: Family Fishing Clinic, Medway – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Choate Park Pond (7 Oak St., get directions) 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 is required; click here to register. For more information, call the Medway Recreation Department at 508-321-4740. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Medway Recreation Department.
June 28: Spot Pond Family Fishing Festival, Stoneham – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish event at Spot Pond in Stoneham (get directions) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. Contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov for more information.
June 28: Birds, Bees, and Wildflowers Walk, East Falmouth – Get fired up and ready to grow! Join MassWildlife for a 1.5-mile guided walk through the Frances Crane WMA and learn about the many fire-adapted birds, native pollinators, wildlife, and wildflowers that make their home in this amazing grassland. The walk will take place from 9 – 11 a.m. (weather permitting). Birders of all experience levels are welcome and registration is required; click here to register. Email meghan.crawford@mass.gov for more information. This event was rescheduled from 6/14 due to weather.
July 2025
July 3: Family Fishing Clinic, Bolton – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Bowers Spring Conservation Area (off of Flanigan Road; get directions) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or contact the Bolton Conservation Commission at (978) 779-3304 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Bolton Conservation Commission.
July 9: Family Fishing Clinic, Ayer – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at the Ayer Gun and Sportsmen's Club (get directions) 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 is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program, the Ayer Library, and the Ayer Gun and Sportsmen's Club.
July 11: Family Fishing Clinic, Worcester – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Bell Pond in Worcester (get directions) 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 is required; click here to register or email Jim Lagacy at Jim.Lagacy@mass.gov for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the City of Worcester Department of Sustainability and Resilience – Lakes and Ponds Program.
July 17: Family Fishing Clinic, Wakefield – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Lake Quannapowitt (get directions) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt.
July 20: "Let's Camp Massachusetts" Fishing Clinics, Baldwinville – These family friendly, learn to fish clinic will be part of "Let's Camp Massachusetts" family camping weekend at Otter River State Forest (get directions) from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
July 24: Family Fishing Clinic, Stoughton – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Ames Long Pond (get directions) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or contact the Stoughton Recreation Department (781) 341-1300 x 9244 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Stoughton Recreation Department.
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