Fishing near Boston, MA

Boston Harbor and Cape Cod.

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Boston. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Boston HarborMA3 mibay
Pawtuckaway LakeNH52 milake
Narragansett Bay
Striped bass and tautog.
RI55 mibay
Cape Cod Bay
Striped bass and bluefish.
MA59 micoast
Quabbin Reservoir
Trout and salmon (permit).
MA69 mireservoir
Block Island
Offshore and surf.
RI85 micoast
Lake Winnipesaukee
Landlocked salmon and bass.
NH87 milake
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT91 miriver

All waters in MA

MA license & regulations

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) current license fees and regulations.

Full MA regulations →

Species nearby

Striped BassBluefishLargemouth BassSmallmouth BassTautogRainbow TroutLake TroutLandlocked SalmonCatfish

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.