Fishing in Massachusetts
135 verified fishing spots across Massachusetts, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Massachusetts
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Nantasket Beach Pier
Hull, MA· 42.2742, -70.8717
Striped Bass • Winter Flounder • Pollock +more
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:17 AM
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South Beach
Edgartown, MA· 41.3486, -70.5217
Striped Bass • Bluefish • False Albacore
Today's fishing
82.0Very Good
Best time
6:13 AM
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Duxbury Beach
Duxbury, MA· 42.0253, -70.6272
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Fluke
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:15 AM
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Menemsha Harbor
Chilmark, MA· 41.3547, -70.7656
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Scup +more
Today's fishing
82.0Very Good
Best time
6:14 AM
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Wellfleet Harbor
Wellfleet, MA· 41.9211, -70.0431
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Winter Flounder
Today's fishing
88.0Very Good
Best time
6:13 AM
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Cape Poge Bay
Edgartown, MA· 41.4086, -70.4703
Striped Bass • Bluefish • False Albacore
Today's fishing
87.0Very Good
Best time
6:13 AM
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Salem Sound
Salem, MA· 42.5333, -70.8333
Striped Bass • Pollock • Atlantic Mackerel
Today's fishing
86.0Very Good
Best time
6:17 AM
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Stage Harbor
Chatham, MA· 41.6681, -69.9725
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Fluke
Today's fishing
82.0Very Good
Best time
6:12 AM
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Fort Phoenix State Reservation Pier
Fairhaven, MA· 41.6214, -70.9031
Scup • Black Sea Bass • Tautog +more
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:15 AM
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Lynn Harbor
Lynn, MA· 42.4503, -70.9494
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Winter Flounder
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:17 AM
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Sandy Neck Beach
Barnstable, MA· 41.7347, -70.3808
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Black Sea Bass
Today's fishing
88.0Very Good
Best time
6:14 AM
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Lake Mahkeenac
Stockbridge, MA· 42.3486, -73.3197
Brown Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Largemouth Bass +more
Today's fishing
89.0Very Good
Best time
6:27 AM
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Popular species in Massachusetts
Fishing regulations in Massachusetts
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife — official regulations