Fishing in Lawrence, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Lawrence , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River , Cobbetts Pond , Lake Cochichewick , Nutting Lake , Heart Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Lawrence?

Most commonly caught species around Lawrence , MA : Largemouth bass - 60,506 reported catches Bluegill - 8,812 reported catches Chain pickerel - 8,699 reported catches Striped bass - 7,696 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,681 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Lawrence fishing reports?

The latest Lawrence , MA fishing reports are: @darrianyang reported a nice Chain pickerel at Knops Pond . @darrianyang reported a nice Largemouth bass at Knops Pond . @ryan.rocheleau reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Pond . @Gaffmaster reported a nice Largemouth bass at Upper Artichoke Reservoir . .

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

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Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Lawrence

Latest Lawrence fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Knops Pond

length · weight

Lake Mascuppic

8 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Knops Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mill Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Upper Artichoke Reservoir

length · weight

Common carp

34 in · 16 lb

Chain pickerel

Beaver Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Edgewater Office Park 2

length · weight

White perch

Spot Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mill Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Lawrence

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°42′1.1″N 71°09′45.4″W

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FAQ about Lawrence fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Lawrence, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River, Cobbetts Pond, Lake Cochichewick, Nutting Lake, and Heart Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Lawrence?

Most commonly caught species around Lawrence, MA:

Largemouth bass - 60,506 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,812 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 8,699 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,696 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,681 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Lawrence fishing reports?

The latest Lawrence, MA fishing reports are:

@darrianyang reported a nice Chain pickerel at Knops Pond.
@darrianyang reported a nice Largemouth bass at Knops Pond.
@ryan.rocheleau reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Pond.
@Gaffmaster reported a nice Largemouth bass at Upper Artichoke Reservoir.

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

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