Freshwater game fishing
2020
Massachusetts Fishing seasons
Fishing seasons & limits Trout 2 Lakes, ponds, major rivers 3, 5, 6 Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 3 — Housatonic River 4...
March 9, 2020
2019
Massachusetts Fall trout stocking
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife reports that Close to 60,000 rainbow trout and at least 4,000 brown trout will...
September 6, 2019
Handling Bullheads and Catfish
Handling Use caution when handling members of this feisty family of fish! Catfish and bullheads are armed with single thick,...
August 17, 2019
Best bets for trophy pickerel in Massachusetts
Artificial s can score on pickerel at any depth. For fish holding in deep water, try weedless spoons, diving crankbaits and jigs tipped with pork...
August 13, 2019
Baitfish may be taken by licensed anglers
It is unlawful to take baitfish for the purpose of sale from the inland waters of the Commonwealth. Individuals trapping...
August 3, 2019
largemouth bass growth rates
Growth rates vary in direct proportion to the fertility of the water, the length of the growing season each year,...
July 31, 2019
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