🐟 What fish can you catch in Barnstable?

Most commonly caught species around Barnstable , MA : Largemouth bass - 13,333 reported catches Striped bass - 7,484 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,312 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,564 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,379 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Barnstable fishing reports?

The latest Barnstable , MA fishing reports are: @georgemecca reported a nice Chain pickerel . @serenavega reported a nice Largemouth bass at Acushnet River Reservoir . @TheOrbFishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lawrence Pond . @johnstevenson5538 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Cliff Pond . @AnglerBen125 reported a nice Tautog at Phinneys Harbor . .

Fishing in Barnstable, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Barnstable , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Cape Cod Canal , Peters Pond , Shawme Lake , Spectacle Pond , Long Pond .

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

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Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Barnstable

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Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

Acushnet River Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Lawrence Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Cliff Pond

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Tautog

Phinneys Harbor

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Aunt Bettys Pond

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Largemouth bass

Flax Pond

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Largemouth bass

Spectacle Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Lawrence Pond

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Fishing regulations in Barnstable

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 species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Barnstable fishing

Anglers in Barnstable, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Cape Cod Canal, Peters Pond, Shawme Lake, Spectacle Pond, and Long Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Barnstable, MA:

Largemouth bass - 13,333 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,484 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,312 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,564 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,379 reported catches

The latest Barnstable, MA fishing reports are:

@georgemecca reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@serenavega reported a nice Largemouth bass at Acushnet River Reservoir.
@TheOrbFishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lawrence Pond.
@johnstevenson5538 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Cliff Pond.
@AnglerBen125 reported a nice Tautog at Phinneys Harbor.

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