Everyone age 15 and older is required to have a license to fish the fresh waters of Massachusetts. All fishing licenses are valid from January 1 to December 31. License costs are $27.50 for residents above age 17 and $11.50 for residents between age 15 and 17.
Non-resident fishing licenses cost $37.50 for a year. Three-day non-resident fishing licenses cost $23.50 for people above age 17 and $11.50 for people between the ages of 15 and 17. Licenses can be purchased online or at most town halls, the local bait shops and at designated retail stores.Anyone younger than 15 years old may fish in fresh waters without a license. More information at the state Department of Fish and Game website.
A license is required for recreational saltwater fishing, and a commercial permit is required if fish are to be sold. Recreational shellfishing is permitted in designated clean areas and regulated by the individual Towns. Contact the local town department of Natural Resources for local regulations. For saltwater fishing information, see the Division of Marine Fisheries website.
191w Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA, 02109 Phone: 617-223-8666
Islands in Boston Harbor, and easy ferry ride from downtown. Swimming, hiking, picnicking. A fun day trip
Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone: 617-333-7404
Lake Mattawa Road Orange, MA Phone: 978-544-2254
1 Beach Road - Route 1A Salisbury, MA, 01952 Phone: 508-462-4481
1199 Middle Road Clarksburg, MA, 01247 Phone: 413-664-8345
70 Elm Street Berkley, MA Phone: 508-999-5231
20 Chester Road Chester, MA, 01008 Phone: 413-354-6347
4 Woodland Road Stoneham, MA, 02180 Phone: 617-727-1199
West Street Petersham, MA, 01355 Phone: 978-544-3939
Route 112 Huntington, MA, 01050 Phone: 413-354-6347
Good for paddling, hiking & walking; fishing; pets allowed except on beach area
River Road Chesterfield, MA, 01012 Phone: 413-532-1631
Lakeview Avenue West Brookfield, MA Phone:
289 Pearl Street Gardner, MA, 01440 Phone: 508-632-7897
162 West Union Street Ashland, MA, 01721 Phone: 508-881-4092
South Sandwich Road Mashpee, MA, 02649 Phone: 508-636-4693
86 Winchendon Road Baldwinville, MA, 01436 Phone: 508-939-8962
Route 20 and East Brimfield Holland Road East Brimfield, MA, 01010 Phone:
136 Damon Road Northampton, MA, 01060 Phone: 413-586-8706
175 Mohawk Trail (MA Route 2) Charlemont, MA, 01339 Phone: 413-339-5504
204 Union Street Hingham, MA, 02043 Phone: 617-895-8245
Good for camping, fishing, and hiking & walking.
177 Forest Street Saugus, MA, 01906 Phone: 781-233-0834
66 Mill Street Waltham, MA, 02478 Phone: 617-727-5290
2010 Day Blvd. South Boston, MA, 02127 Phone: 617-727-5290
Bayside string of parks and beaches easily accessible to Boston; walking, swimming, fishing
Center Street Ludlow, MA Phone:
1048 North Road Westfield, MA, 01085 Phone: 413-532-3985
Hartford Street Medfield, MA, 02052 Phone: 508-785-0339
Just 30 minutes from downtown Boston
164 Cedar Street Hopkinton, MA, 01748 Phone: 508-435-4303
Dike Road - on Chappaquiddick Island Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-627-7689
392 Montague Road Wendell, MA, 01379 Phone: 413-659-3797
1041 Cascade Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-442-8992
Good for handicap-accessible recreation, fishing, walking & hiking.
3488 Main Street - Route 6A Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-3491
Inland park offers lots of camping; fresh water swimming, fishing and paddling; hiking and biking
86 Dearth Hill Road Brimfield, MA, 01010 Phone: 413-267-9687
125 Reservation Road Holyoke, MA, 01040 Phone: 413-534-1186
69 Blue Hill Road Monterey, MA, 01245 Phone: 413-528-0904
1 Jackson Street Lawrence, MA, 01840 Phone: 978-794-1655
78 Cape Street - MA Route 112 Goshen, MA, 01032 Phone: 413-268-7098
107 Wallum Lake Road Douglas, MA, 01516 Phone: 508-476-7872
110 Slab Bridge Road Assonet, MA, 02702 Phone: 508-644-5522
260 Central Shaft Road Florida, MA, 01247 Phone: 413-663-8469
94 Lakeview Road Shutesbury, MA Phone: 413-367-0317
20 Scusset Beach Road Sagamore Beach, MA, 02562 Phone: 508-888-0859
1861 State Road - MA Route 3A Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-866-2580
Turtle Pond Parkway Hyde Park, MA, 02136 Phone: 617-333-7404
Sunfish and Perch await anglers in Turtle Pond at this 475-acre park and wildlife refuge, featuring fishing areas, biking and hiking trails, public swimming, and picnic areas. Programs are scheduled throughout the year.
410 Tolland Road East Otis, MA, 01029 Phone: 413-269-6002
York Lake Road Sandisfield, MA, 01255 Phone: 413-229-8212
43 Commonwealth Road Natick, MA, 01760 Phone: 508-653-9641
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