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Fishing in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region

Explore fishing in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region of Massachusetts. Buzzards Bay Inlet, Taunton River, New Bedfor

The inlet streams feeding Buzzards Bay offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Buzzards Bay Inlet (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Buzzards Bay Inlet, Massachusetts

The inlet streams feeding Buzzards Bay offer good fishing for the region's target species.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Cape Cod Canal Access →

2. Taunton River (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Taunton River, Massachusetts

Taunton River offers excellent fishing in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Weir Village Riverfront Park →

3. New Bedford (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford offers excellent fishing in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Fall River (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River offers excellent fishing in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Brownell Street Boat Ramp →

5. North South Coast Lake (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

North South Coast Lake, Massachusetts

North South Coast Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: North South Coast Lake →

6. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Lake K10, Massachusetts

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay of Massachusetts with scenic natural surroundings.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Baker Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Baker Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Bakers Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bakers Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Baldwin Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Baldwin Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: White Pond Boat Ramp →

10. Baptist Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Baptist Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Barkers Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Barkers Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: White Pond Boat Ramp →

12. Barret Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Barret Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Little Long Pond Boat Access →

13. Barrowsville Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Barrowsville Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Bartholowmew Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bartholowmew Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Briarcliff Lodge Boat Ramp →

15. Bartlett Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bartlett Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Long Pond Boat Launch →

16. Basin Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Basin Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Bass Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bass Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Bassett Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bassett Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Bassetts Lot Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bassetts Lot Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Bates Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bates Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Little Long Pond Boat Access →

21. Bating Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bating Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Little Pond Boat Launch →

22. Beach Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Beach Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: West Falmouth Public Boat Launch →

23. Beaman Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Beaman Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Bear Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bear Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Bear Pond (historical) (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bear Pond (historical), Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Bearse Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bearse Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Wequaquet Lake Boat Ramp →

27. Beaumont Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Beaumont Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Beaver Dam Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Beaver Dam Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Beaver Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Beaver Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Draper's Point →

30. Beck Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Beck Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Chebacco Lake Boat Ramp →

31. Becker Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Becker Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Rudd Pond →

32. Bedman Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bedman Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Bellevue Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bellevue Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Spy Pond Boat Launch →

34. Bennett Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bennett Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Cape Cod Canal Access →

35. Benson Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Benson Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Bensons Pond (historical) (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Bensons Pond (historical), Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: Little Long Pond Boat Access →

37. Benton Pond (Striped Bass, Tautog, Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass)

Benton Pond, Massachusetts

Named lake in the South Coast & Buzzards Bay Region region of Massachusetts.

  • Striped bass (freshwater/tidal) · Limit: 1 per day · 28-31 in slot (varies by season)
  • Tautog · Limit: Apr 1-May 31: 3; Jun 1-Jul 31: 1; Aug 1-Oct 14: 3; Oct 15-Dec 31: 5 · 16-21 in slot; 1 fish/day may exceed 21 in; vessel limit 10
  • Fluke (summer flounder) · Limit: 5 fish (May 24 - Sep 23) · 16.5 in (shore); 17.5 in (vessel)
  • Scup · Limit: 30 fish (May 1 - Dec 31) · 9.5 in (shore); 11 in (vessel); vessel limit 150
  • Black sea bass · Limit: 4 per day (May 16 - Aug 31); 2 per day (Sep 1 - Oct 14) · Min 16 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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