Fishing in Amherst, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Amherst, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Amherst , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River , Quabbin Reservoir , Swift River , Chicopee River , The Oxbow .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Amherst?

Most commonly caught species around Amherst , MA : Largemouth bass - 21,077 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,860 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,229 reported catches Bluegill - 2,775 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,641 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Amherst fishing reports?

The latest Amherst , MA fishing reports are: @finndewitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lower Mill Pond . @finndewitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lower Mill Pond . @liganfitzget reported a nice Largemouth bass at Long Pond . @finndewitt reported a nice Bluegill at Lower Mill Pond . @Basstracker reported a nice Largemouth bass at Doane Pond . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Amherst?

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Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Amherst

Latest Amherst fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lower Mill Pond

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Largemouth bass

Lower Mill Pond

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Largemouth bass

Long Pond

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Bluegill

Lower Mill Pond

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Largemouth bass

Doane Pond

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Largemouth bass

Doane Pond

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Largemouth bass

Long Pond

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Largemouth bass

Somersville Pond

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Bluegill

Gull Pond

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Largemouth bass

White Pond

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Fishing regulations in Amherst

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Massachusetts can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of June 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°21′52.2″N 72°30′24.8″W

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FAQ about Amherst fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Amherst, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Amherst, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River, Quabbin Reservoir, Swift River, Chicopee River, and The Oxbow.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Amherst?

Most commonly caught species around Amherst, MA:

Largemouth bass - 21,077 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,860 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,229 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,775 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,641 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Amherst fishing reports?

The latest Amherst, MA fishing reports are:

@finndewitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lower Mill Pond.
@finndewitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lower Mill Pond.
@liganfitzget reported a nice Largemouth bass at Long Pond.
@finndewitt reported a nice Bluegill at Lower Mill Pond.
@Basstracker reported a nice Largemouth bass at Doane Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Amherst?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Amherst, MA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: