101 public waters in the North Shore region — 89 lakes/reservoirs and 12 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Massachusetts licence.
See every public fishing venue in Massachusetts on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
A 553-acre freshwater lake on the North Shore managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, offering solid smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing. Chain pickerel and yellow perch round out the primary species, providing year-round angling options in a scenic New England setting.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Putnamville Reservoir is a 283-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Breeds Pond (267 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Kenoza Lake is a 265-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Wenham Lake is a 248-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Haggetts Pond is a 220-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Chebacco Lake is a 205-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Johnsons Pond is a 193-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Chadwick Pond, a 172-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Suntaug Lake, a 159-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Middleton Pond is a 139-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Upper Artichoke Reservoir is a 125-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Artichoke River Reservoir, a 125-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Tuxbury Pond is a 122-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
North Pool (119 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Foster's Pond (116 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Dykes Pond is a 110-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Lake Gardner is a 103-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Winona Pond (98 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir, a 92-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pillings Pond (91 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Middlesex and Essex Counties, Massachusetts — Martins Pond is a 89-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Stage Island Pool is a 88-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Birch Pond is a 83-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Meadowbrook Pond (70 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Hawkes Pond is a 68-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Spring Pond (67 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cape Pond (62 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Field Pond, a 60-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Haskell Pond is a 59-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Baldpate Pond (59 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Stiles Pond is a 59-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Goose Cove Resevoir is a 58-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Norwood Pond, a 54-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Gravelly Pond, a 51-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Stearns Pond (50 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Rock Pond is a 49-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Lake Saltonstall is a 44-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Millvale Reservoir is a 43-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sluice Pond (42 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Babson Reservoir is a 42-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Rantoul Pond (39 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Plum Island Sound, a 39-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Artichoke River is a 38-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Lower Artichoke Reservoir is a 38-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Lake Pentucket is a 38-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Lowe Pond is a 37-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hoveys Pond, a 36-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Niles Pond is a 36-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Beck Pond is a 34-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Longham Reservoir, a 34-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Spofford Pond is a 33-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Four-mile Pond is a 31-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Towne Pond, a 27-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Fernwood Lake is a 26-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Forward Pool is a 25-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pleasant Pond (25 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Coy Pond is a 25-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Baker's Meadow Pond is a 25-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Browns Pond, a 24-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Shawsheen River Reservoir is a 24-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pearce Lake (23 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Upper Millpond (22 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Farnum Mill Pond, a 22-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Creighton Pond, a 22-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Crane Pond, a 22-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Clark Pond, a 21-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Pomps Pond is a 20-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Stevens Pond (20 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Upper Artichoke Reservior Pond (20 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Indian Hill Reservoir (20 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Pentucket Pond, a 20-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Lower Pond is a 20-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dow Brook Reservoir (18 acres) sits in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Salem Pond is a 18-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Beatrice Springs is a 17-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Eagle Hill Cove is a 17-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Brackett Pond is a 16-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Devils Dishfull Pond, a 11-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Lake Attitash, a 10-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Lake Pentucket Shorefishing Area is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Johnson Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Merrimack River (Riley Park) Pond, a 10-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Hood Pond, a 10-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Merrimack River (Methuen) Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Merrimack River (Riverside Park) Pond, a 10-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Crystal Pond, a 7-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts 'great pond' (any natural pond over 10 acres, held in public trust under colonial-era law) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie and Sunfish. Massachusetts's great-pond doctrine guarantees public fishing rights even where the shore is privately owned.
Griswold Pond (4 acres) sits in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Strangman Pond, a 3-acre lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
The Merrimack River — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, an American Shad run, and Striped Bass in the tidal lower river near Newburyport.
Ipswich River runs 62 km through Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Shawsheen River (47 km) flows through Middlesex and Essex Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Parker River runs 35 km through Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Spicket River is a 11 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Essex County, Massachusetts — Little River is a 9 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Powwow River runs 18 km through Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts — Saugus River is a 24 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Boston Brook (9 km) flows through Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Mill River runs 14 km through Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Fish Brook runs 7 km through Essex County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
In Essex County, Massachusetts, Back River is a river or creek, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at MassGIS OFBA-listed sites and bridge crossings.
Across its mapped waters, Essex County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, White Perch and Black Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Massachusetts map Join PiscaMapsOne Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Quabbin Reservoir and every MassGIS OFBA-listed access site included — the resident annual is about $28, the non-resident annual about $37, with non-resident 3-day (~$24) and 7-day (~$34) options. Massachusetts residents 70 and older need no licence, and anyone under 15 fishes free. Buy at mass.gov/masswildlife.