103 public waters in the Berkshires region — 72 lakes/reservoirs and 31 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.
In Berkshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, Otis Reservoir is a 992-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
700-acre US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir; only the northern tip is in Massachusetts (Sandisfield/Hampden Co), most of the lake is in Connecticut. Both MA and CT fishing licenses accepted, CT regulations apply. Most popular for smallmouth bass, rock bass and bluegill.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Springfield Reservoir is a 394-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.
Connecticut River Reservoir, a 307-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Chicopee River Reservoir is a 253-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.
Hamilton Reservoir, a 240-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Littleville Lake, a 238-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Borden Brook Reservoir, a 210-acre lake in Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Ludlow Reservoir is a 189-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.
Congamond Lakes Middle Pond (186 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Noyes Pond is a 172-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Lake Massasoit is a 167-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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Watershops Pond is a 160-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.
Pequot Pond, a 156-acre lake in Hampden and Hampshire Counties, 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.
East Brimfield Lake, a 154-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Ashley Pond (151 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Whiting Street Reservoir is a 114-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.
Twining Pond, a 113-acre lake in Hampden County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, Congamond Lakes South Pond is a 111-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Lake George is a 93-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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Sherman Pond is a 75-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.
Little Alum Pond (74 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Blair Pond is a 72-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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Granville Reservoir is a 70-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.
Cooley Lake, a 68-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Lake Siog, a 67-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Holland Pond is a 66-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — McLean Reservoir 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.
Lost Wilderness Lake (47 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Wade Pond, a 47-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Congamond Lakes North Pond (45 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Trout Pond (41 acres) sits in Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Westfield Reservoir is a 40-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Thompson Lake 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.
Fivemile Pond, a 36-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Ninemile Pond is a 32-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.
Ashley Cutoff (32 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Connor Reservoir is a 32-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Haviland Pond is a 28-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Lake Lorraine is a 28-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Pulpit Rock 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.
Minechoag Pond (25 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Porter Lake 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.
Chicopee Reservoir, a 23-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Wards Pond is a 22-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.
Buck Pond, a 22-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Bear Hole Resevoir 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Congamond Lakes Pond is a 20-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.
Littleville Reservoir (20 acres) sits in Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Russell 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.
Piper Brook Pond, a 20-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Chapin Pond (20 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Red Bridge Impoundment Pond (20 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Dearth Hill Pond, a 20-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Blackmans Pond (20 acres) sits in Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Pattaquatic Pond is a 19-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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Paradise Lake 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.
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, Harris 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.
Hampshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts — Connecticut River (Oxbow) 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.
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, Congamond Lakes (South Ramp) 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.
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, Chicopee River 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.
In Hampden and Hampshire Counties, Massachusetts, Swift River (Palmer) 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Five Mile 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.
East Brimfield Reservoir (10 acres) sits in Hampden and Worcester Counties, 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.
Haviland (Chapin) Pond (10 acres) sits in Hampden 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.
Chicopee River (Red Bridge Landing) Pond, a 10-acre lake in Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Congamond Lakes (North Ramp) 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.
Quinebaug River Water Trail Pond, a 10-acre lake in Hampden 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Lake Bray 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.
Dean Pond, a 9-acre lake in Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Dimmock Pond is a 8-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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Woodman Pond is a 6-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.
The Connecticut River flows 101 km through the Pioneer Valley across Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties, offering diverse warm and coolwater fishing. Smallmouth bass and walleye anchor the fishery, while channel catfish, northern pike, and American shad provide seasonal variety and multi-species appeal for Massachusetts anglers.
Westfield River runs 102 km through Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire 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.
In Worcester and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, Quinebaug River is a 38 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.
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, Scantic River is a 8 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.
In Worcester, Hampshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, Ware River is a 58 km river or creek, 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 Berkshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, West Branch Farmington River is a 28 km river or creek, 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.
Quaboag River (45 km) flows through Worcester and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, 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.
Manhan River (30 km) flows through Hampshire and Hampden 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.
Chicopee River (29 km) flows through Hampden and Hampshire Counties, Massachusetts, 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.
Swift River runs 16 km through Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin 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.
Broad Brook runs 19 km through Hampshire and Hampden 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.
Hampshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts — Jabish Brook is a 14 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.
West Branch Westfield River runs 28 km through Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Little River (21 km) flows through Hampden 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 Hampshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, Batchelor Brook is a 12 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.
In Hampshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, Stony Brook is a 11 km river or creek, 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.
East Branch Salmon Brook runs 6 km through Hampden 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.
Powdermill Brook runs 12 km through Hampden 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.
North Branch Mill River runs 11 km through Hampden 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.
South Branch Mill River runs 10 km through Hampden 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.
Great Brook (13 km) flows through Hampden 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.
Hampden and Hampshire Counties, Massachusetts — Roaring Brook is a 7 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Pecousic Brook is a 9 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.
Middle Branch Westfield River (24 km) flows through Hampshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Muddy Brook is a 13 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.
In Hampden County, Massachusetts, Potash Brook is a 7 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Valley Brook is a 9 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Peebles Brook is a 9 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Chicopee Brook (5 km) flows through Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, Philo Brook is a 6 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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts — Twelvemile Brook is a 7 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.
Across its mapped waters, Hampden County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie and Rainbow Trout.
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.