Fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region
Explore fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region of Massachusetts. Webster Lake Inlet, Quinsigamond, Wachusett, Comet
The inlet streams feeding Webster Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Webster Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Webster Lake Inlet, MassachusettsThe inlet streams feeding Webster Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
Boat Launch: Webster Lake Inlet →
2. Quinsigamond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Quinsigamond, MassachusettsQuinsigamond offers excellent fishing in the Central Massachusetts with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
3. Wachusett (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Wachusett, MassachusettsWachusett offers excellent fishing in the Central Massachusetts with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
4. Comet Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Comet Pond, MassachusettsComet Pond offers excellent fishing in the Central Massachusetts with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake K10, MassachusettsLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Massachusetts of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
6. Brooks Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Brooks Pond, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
7. Cady Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Cady Pond, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
8. Lake Ashmere (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Ashmere, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
9. Lake Boon (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Boon, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
10. Lake Buel (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Buel, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
11. Lake Chaubunagungamaug (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Chaubunagungamaug, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
12. Lake Garfield (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Garfield, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
13. Lake Monomonac (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Monomonac, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
14. Lake Onota (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Onota, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
15. Lake Quinsigamond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Quinsigamond, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
16. Lake Wyola (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Lake Wyola, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
17. Pontoosuc Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Pontoosuc Lake, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
18. Quabbin Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Quabbin Reservoir, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- ⚠ This water: Trout: 5/day, 12 in minimum; lake trout 20 in minimum, 2/day; salmon 15 in minimum, 2/day.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
19. Watson Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Watson Pond, MassachusettsPopular fishing lake in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
20. Barrington River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Barrington River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
21. Bear River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Bear River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
22. Buck River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Buck River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
23. Burnshirt River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Burnshirt River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
24. Chickley River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Chickley River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
25. Chicopee River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Chicopee River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- ⚠ This water: Trout: artificial flies/lures only sections.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
Boat Launch: Red Bridge Boat Launch →
26. Chockalog River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Chockalog River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
27. Clam River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Clam River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
28. Cold River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Cold River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
29. Connecticut River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Connecticut River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
Boat Launch: Pioneer Valley Yacht Club →
30. Cranberry River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Cranberry River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
31. East Branch Fever Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Fever Brook, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
32. East Branch Green River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Green River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
Boat Launch: Cheshire Boat Launch →
33. East Branch Housatonic River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Housatonic River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
34. East Branch Mill River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Mill River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
35. East Branch North River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch North River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
36. East Branch Swift River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Swift River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
37. East Branch Tully River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Tully River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
38. East Branch Ware River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Branch Ware River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
39. East Brookfield River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
East Brookfield River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
Boat Launch: Quaboag Pond Boat Ramp →
40. Farmington River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Farmington River, MassachusettsPopular river fishing in the Central Massachusetts Region region of Massachusetts.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in in most waters
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 24 in
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, crappie) · Limit: 25 combined
- Yellow perch · Limit: 25
Fishing Tips for the Central Massachusetts Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Massachusetts; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Central Massachusetts Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Massachusetts
- Cape Cod & Islands
- Eastern Mass & Boston Area
- North Shore & Merrimack
- South Coast & Buzzards Bay
- Western Mass & Berkshires
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