🐟 What fish can you catch in New Bedford?

Most commonly caught species around New Bedford , MA : Largemouth bass - 38,736 reported catches Striped bass - 8,323 reported catches Chain pickerel - 6,383 reported catches Bluegill - 3,494 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,400 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Bedford fishing reports?

The latest New Bedford , MA fishing reports are: @elijah.tremblay reported a nice Striped bass at Assonet Bay . @elijah.tremblay reported a nice Striped bass at Assonet Bay . @elijah.tremblay reported a nice Striped bass at Assonet Bay . @shanemontesionSr reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Grews Pond . @lindseybrowning reported a nice Pumpkingill hybrid at Tongue Pond . .

Fishing in New Bedford, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Anglers in New Bedford , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Cuttyhunk Harbor , Sawdy Pond , Cook Pond , New Bedford Reservoir , South Watuppa Pond .

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

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Top fish species in New Bedford

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Striped bass

Assonet Bay

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Striped bass

Assonet Bay

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Striped bass

Assonet Bay

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Smallmouth bass

Grews Pond

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Pumpkingill hybrid

Tongue Pond

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Pumpkingill hybrid

Tongue Pond

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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

Kings Pond

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Pimlico Pond

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Atlantic mackerel

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Fishing regulations in New Bedford

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 5, 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 New Bedford fishing

Anglers in New Bedford, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Cuttyhunk Harbor, Sawdy Pond, Cook Pond, New Bedford Reservoir, and South Watuppa Pond.

Most commonly caught species around New Bedford, MA:

Largemouth bass - 38,736 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,323 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 6,383 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,494 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,400 reported catches

The latest New Bedford, MA fishing reports are:

@elijah.tremblay reported a nice Striped bass at Assonet Bay.
@elijah.tremblay reported a nice Striped bass at Assonet Bay.
@elijah.tremblay reported a nice Striped bass at Assonet Bay.
@shanemontesionSr reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Grews Pond.
@lindseybrowning reported a nice Pumpkingill hybrid at Tongue Pond.

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