Fishing in Massachusetts

Massachusetts combines excellent saltwater and freshwater fishing. The Cape Cod Canal is legendary for trophy striped bass, and Nantucket Sound holds bluefish, fluke, and bluefin tuna. Freshwater anglers target largemouth bass and chain pickerel in hundreds of ponds. The Deerfield and Swift rivers are Blue Ribbon trout fisheries.

Top Species

• Striped Bass
• Bluefin Tuna
• Bluefish
• Largemouth Bass
• Brook Trout
• Rainbow Trout

Top Waters

• Cape Cod Canal
• Quabbin Reservoir
• Deerfield River
• Swift River

Fishing Types

• Saltwater / offshore fishing
• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Massachusetts DFW — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.