Department of Fish and Game Locations

MassWildlife operates five fish hatcheries in Massachusetts. Over 500,000 Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Tiger Trout are stocked into Massachusetts waterways during spring and fall stocking each year. You can visit the hatchery to see trout in different stages of growth. We do not have staff to offer tours, so be advised that your visit will be self-guided.

The Boston office is also home to the Division of Ecological Restoration. The Office of Fishing and Boating Access, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Division of Marine Fisheries are headquartered in other offices throughout the state.

This building is home to the John T. Hughes Hatchery and Research Facility.

This laboratory focuses on the depuration of soft-shell clams. Biologists here also perform water and shellfish tests related to the depuration process.

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.