🐟 What fish can you catch in Hanover?

Most commonly caught species around Hanover , MA : Largemouth bass - 62,575 reported catches Chain pickerel - 10,039 reported catches Striped bass - 9,213 reported catches Bluegill - 8,292 reported catches Black crappie - 5,915 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hanover fishing reports?

The latest Hanover , MA fishing reports are: @charlesthorne reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sunset Lake . @juanmontoya7781 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @charlesthorne reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sunset Lake . @quinnjansen reported a nice Largemouth bass . @lukebaron reported a nice Northern pike . .

Fishing in Hanover, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hanover, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Hanover , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Whitmans Pond , Plymouth County Coast , Sylvan Lake , Suffolk County Coast , Jacobs Pond .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hanover , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Chain pickerel caught in Hanover?

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Hanover , MA was a 9 ft / 0.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ebob at Warren Upper Reservoir on May 28, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Hanover

Latest Hanover fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Sunset Lake

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Sunset Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb

Northern pike

30 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Brown trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Quarter Mile Pond

length · weight

Cunner

Weymouth Fore River

10 in · 6 oz

Striped bass

Norfolk County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Hanover

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 May 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

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°07′20.6″N 70°51′23.8″W

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FAQ about Hanover fishing

Anglers in Hanover, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Whitmans Pond, Plymouth County Coast, Sylvan Lake, Suffolk County Coast, and Jacobs Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Hanover, MA:

Largemouth bass - 62,575 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 10,039 reported catches
Striped bass - 9,213 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,292 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,915 reported catches

The latest Hanover, MA fishing reports are:

@charlesthorne reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sunset Lake.
@juanmontoya7781 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@charlesthorne reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sunset Lake.
@quinnjansen reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@lukebaron reported a nice Northern pike.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Hanover, MA was a 13 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gordymeiks at Neponset Reservoir on May 5, 2016.

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Hanover, MA was a 9 ft / 0.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ebob at Warren Upper Reservoir on May 28, 2016.