Recreational saltwater fishing regulations in Massachusetts
Recreational finfish regulations / update 2022 Rules
Massachusetts Fishing seasons
Fishing seasons & limits Trout 2 Lakes, ponds, major rivers 3, 5, 6 Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 3 — Housatonic River 4 Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 1 20″ All other rivers and brooks Apr. 1 – Sept. 10, 20020Sept. 11 – Mar. 31, 2021 8 3 — Lake Trout Wachusett Reservoir 6 (see note 6) 3 — Quabbin 6 (see note 6) 2 18″ Landlocked Salmon 6 Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 2 15″ American Shad 7 (Connecticut and Merrimack rivers only, including their tributaries.) Jan. 1 –...
