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Fishing in Needham, MA

Massachusetts, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Needham spots deliver

Top fish species in Needham

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond)

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Pumpkingill hybrid

Mystic River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond)

12 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Mystic River

4 in · 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

Carpenter Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Carpenter Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Arcade Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Carpenter Reservoir

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Bluegill

Griswold Pond

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Pumpkinseed

Griswold Pond

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About Needham fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Needham, Massachusetts. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 84,370 catches for Largemouth bass, 12,536 catches for Chain pickerel, and 10,121 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Needham

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 July 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Needham, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Charles River, Spy Pond, Jamaica Pond, Sudbury River, and Mystic River.
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