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Fishing in Athol, MA

Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Athol

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Lake Monomonac

19 in · 3 lb

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Rainbow trout

Quinapoxet River

13 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Coes Pond

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Largemouth bass

Indian Lake

14 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

Longmeadow Brook

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Rainbow trout

Longmeadow Brook

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Rainbow trout

Longmeadow Brook

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Rainbow trout

Longmeadow Brook

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Largemouth bass

Browning Pond

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Largemouth bass

Lake Warner

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About Athol fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Athol, Massachusetts. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 21,995 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,346 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,765 catches for Chain pickerel.

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Fishing regulations in Athol

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 April 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°35′2.8″N 72°13′3.7″W
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FAQ about Athol fishing

Anglers in Athol, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River, Quabbin Reservoir, Lake Wyola Reservoir, Ware River, and Asnacomet Pond.
Most commonly caught species around Athol, MA:
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