Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Wareham · Fishing
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, carp, crappie, perch, bullhead and sunfish
A public ramp at the south end and Whitlocks Landing cartop entry provide boat-fishing access.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Cheshire/Lanesborough · Fishing
Bass, perch and northern pike
DCR launches and designated rail-trail shoreline provide public entry points.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Auburn · Fishing
Largemouth bass, pickerel, bluegill, crappie and perch
Public cartop access and parking at the north and south ends; expect a short carry.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Wayland · Fishing
Largemouth bass, pickerel, carp, bluegill, perch and bullhead
The agency identifies cartop access from Dudley Road and Mansion Beach; parking and public shore space are limited.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Plymouth · Fishing
Bass, pickerel, crappie, sunfish, bullhead and white catfish
Public launch access for paddling and fishing; check the posted parking charge.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Holland · Fishing
Northern pike, bass, pickerel, carp, crappie and seasonally stocked trout
Three public canoe-launch options, including Lake Siog Park, support fishing by small craft.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Groton · Fishing
Stocked trout, bass and panfish
The official fishing guide identifies a concrete public launch at the northeastern end.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Hubbardston · Fishing
Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and crappie
MassWildlife lists a public gravel cartop ramp and parking for about ten vehicles.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Otis/Tolland · Fishing
Trout, pickerel, crappie, sunfish and perch
The DCR launch at Tolland State Forest and mapped cartop entries support fishing by boat.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MA · Springfield · Fishing
Largemouth bass, carp and panfish
Agency guidance identifies cartop entry from Alden Street and other designated public park access.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Massachusetts freshwater fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow posted launch, parking, boating and water-specific fishing rules.
Use only marked public launches and lawful shore access. Nearby residential banks may be private. Check parking fees, motor restrictions and current water-specific fishing rules.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
