Fishing in Andover, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Andover, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Andover , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River , Essex County Coast , Cobbetts Pond , Lake Cochichewick , Nutting Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Andover?

Most commonly caught species around Andover , MA : Largemouth bass - 64,261 reported catches Bluegill - 9,456 reported catches Chain pickerel - 9,250 reported catches Striped bass - 8,116 reported catches Yellow perch - 5,722 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Andover fishing reports?

The latest Andover , MA fishing reports are: @cameronattella reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fletchers Pond . @richard.lundh reported a nice Largemouth bass . @cameronattella reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fletchers Pond . @Masterdebaiterr reported a nice Chain pickerel at Hickory Hills Lake . @PickerelGuy_15 reported a nice Yellow perch at Duck Pond . .

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

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Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Andover

Latest Andover fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Fletchers Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fletchers Pond

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Chain pickerel

Hickory Hills Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Yellow perch

Duck Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Canobie Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Yellow perch

Cobbetts Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Field Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Andover

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°38′47.8″N 71°09′54.4″W

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FAQ about Andover fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Andover, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Andover, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River, Essex County Coast, Cobbetts Pond, Lake Cochichewick, and Nutting Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Andover?

Most commonly caught species around Andover, MA:

Largemouth bass - 64,261 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,456 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 9,250 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,116 reported catches
Yellow perch - 5,722 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Andover fishing reports?

The latest Andover, MA fishing reports are:

@cameronattella reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fletchers Pond.
@richard.lundh reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@cameronattella reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fletchers Pond.
@Masterdebaiterr reported a nice Chain pickerel at Hickory Hills Lake.
@PickerelGuy_15 reported a nice Yellow perch at Duck Pond.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Andover, 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: