🐟 What fish can you catch in Northampton?

Most commonly caught species around Northampton , MA : Largemouth bass - 16,236 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,747 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,694 reported catches Bluegill - 2,110 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,840 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Northampton fishing reports?

The latest Northampton , MA fishing reports are: @BassSquatch413 reported a nice Bluegill at Stony Brook . @BassSquatch413 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stony Brook . @Hector_Barbossa reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicopee Reservoir . @Hector_Barbossa reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicopee Reservoir . @macho869 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Northampton, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Northampton, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Northampton , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River , Chicopee River , Westfield River , The Oxbow , Lake Wyola Reservoir .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Northampton , 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. .

Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Northampton

Latest Northampton fishing reports

Bluegill

Stony Brook

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Largemouth bass

Stony Brook

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Largemouth bass

Chicopee Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Chicopee Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

Spectacle Pond

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Black crappie

The Oxbow

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Northampton

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

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12"

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°19′35.8″N 72°40′28.2″W

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FAQ about Northampton fishing

Anglers in Northampton, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River, Chicopee River, Westfield River, The Oxbow, and Lake Wyola Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Northampton, MA:

Largemouth bass - 16,236 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,747 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,694 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,110 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,840 reported catches

The latest Northampton, MA fishing reports are:

@BassSquatch413 reported a nice Bluegill at Stony Brook.
@BassSquatch413 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stony Brook.
@Hector_Barbossa reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicopee Reservoir.
@Hector_Barbossa reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicopee Reservoir.
@macho869 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @apasserini at Congamond Lakes Middle Pond on May 23, 2016.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Northampton, MA was a 8 ft / 2.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dustylemoine at Chicopee River on June 19, 2017.

The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Northampton, MA was a 10 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rosgood at Lake Lorraine on April 12, 2017.