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Fishing in Reading, MA

Massachusetts, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Reading spots deliver

Top fish species in Reading

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Bluegill
Bluegill
Striped bass
Striped bass
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Fallfish

Shawsheen River

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Rainbow trout

Redds Pond

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Brown trout

Jamaica Pond

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Yellow perch

Upper Mystic Lake

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Fallfish

Nashua River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond)

20 in · 5 lb

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Fallfish

Nashua River

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Chain pickerel

Pattens Pond

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Fallfish

Nashua River

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Brown bullhead

Upper Mystic Lake

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About Reading fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Reading, Massachusetts. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 67,126 catches for Largemouth bass, 10,246 catches for Chain pickerel, and 9,484 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Reading

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.

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FAQ about Reading fishing

Anglers in Reading, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Charles River, Merrimack River, Spy Pond, Essex County Coast, and Mystic River.
Most commonly caught species around Reading, MA:
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