77 public waters in the Greater Boston & MetroWest region — 68 lakes/reservoirs and 9 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.
Weymouth Great Pond, a 320-acre lake in Norfolk County just south of Boston, blends bass and panfish in one accessible package. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are the primary targets, but white and yellow perch, chain pickerel, bluegill, and pumpkinseed make this water worth exploring beyond the top predators.
Neponset Reservoir, a 315-acre lake in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Reservoir Pond is a 251-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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Lake Pearl is a 237-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.
Ponkapoag Pond (215 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Willett Pond is a 208-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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Lake Mirimichi is a 175-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.
Whitmans Pond, a 146-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Aaron River 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.
In Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Lake Waban is a 112-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.
Morses Pond, a 111-acre lake in Norfolk and Middlesex 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.
Turnpike Lake, a 100-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Avon Reservoir is a 94-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.
Chestnut Hill Reservoir (82 acres) sits in Suffolk, Norfolk and Middlesex 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.
Lake Archer, a 82-acre lake in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Mirror Lake is a 69-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 Suffolk and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts, Jamaica Pond is a 66-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.
Lake Hiawatha, a 64-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Richardi Reservoir (61 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Waldo Lake (49 acres) sits in Plymouth and Norfolk 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.
Populatic Pond, a 49-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Noanet Pond (48 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Miscoe Lake is a 46-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.
Ames Long Pond, a 35-acre lake in Bristol and Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Lake Holbrook is a 35-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.
Buckmaster Pond (33 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Cocasset Lake (32 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Ganawatte Pond 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.
Upper Leach Pond, a 28-acre lake in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Pinewood Pond 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Weld 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Old Quincy 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.
Beaumont Pond, a 24-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Lakeview Pond (24 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Pond Meadow 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.
Wigwam Pond (23 acres) sits in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Houghtons Pond is a 23-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.
Puds Pond, a 22-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Gull Pond (20 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Suffolk and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts — Mill 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.
Robbins Pond, a 20-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Sunset Lake (20 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Brookline Reservoir 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Lake Massapoag 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.
Barrett Pond, a 20-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Rocky Pond, a 20-acre lake in Norfolk 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 Lake, a 20-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Richards Pond, a 20-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Little Harbor Reservoir (20 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Sabrina Lake, a 20-acre lake in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Upper Carpenter 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Jenks Reservoir 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Highland 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.
Franklin Reservoir Northeast, a 17-acre lake in Norfolk 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 Bristol and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts, Whiting Pond is a 17-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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Uncas Pond is a 17-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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Bird & Son 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.
Ellis Pond (16 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Gavins Pond (16 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Callahan Pond (16 acres) sits in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Allen Pond is a 15-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.
Kendrick Pond, a 15-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Ponkapog Pond, a 10-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Charles River Pond, a 10-acre lake in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Long 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.
Charles River (Elm Bank) Pond (10 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Whitman Pond (10 acres) sits in Norfolk 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.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts — Needham Reservoir is a 5-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.
Norfolk, Middlesex, Suffolk and 1 more county in Massachusetts — Charles River is a 127 km stream, 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.
Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts — Neponset River is a 47 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.
Bristol and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts — Ten Mile River is a 21 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.
Bristol and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts — Wading River is a 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.
In Plymouth and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook is a 2 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.
Shumatuscacant River runs 9 km through Plymouth and Norfolk 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.
Mine Brook runs 10 km through Norfolk 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.
Bristol and Norfolk Counties, Massachusetts — Canoe River is a 10 km stream, 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.
Mine Brook (10 km) flows through Norfolk 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.
Across its mapped waters, Norfolk 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.
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