Fishing in Wakefield, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Wakefield , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River , Charles River , Spy Pond , Essex County Coast , Mystic River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Wakefield?

Most commonly caught species around Wakefield , MA : Largemouth bass - 70,521 reported catches Bluegill - 11,087 reported catches Chain pickerel - 11,067 reported catches Striped bass - 8,832 reported catches Black crappie - 6,657 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Wakefield fishing reports?

The latest Wakefield , MA fishing reports are: @FiveFingerBassCatch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cochichewick . @LinehanBrothas reported a nice Black crappie at Turners Pond . @BirdsNest reported a nice Largemouth bass . @BirdsNest reported a nice Largemouth bass . @BirdsNest reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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

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Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species in Wakefield

Latest Wakefield fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Cochichewick

length · weight

Black crappie

Turners Pond

9 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Cochituate (South Pond)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mother Brook

16 in · 2 lb

Chain pickerel

Mother Brook

18 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Mother Brook

17 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Wakefield

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 July 11th, 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°30′12.6″N 71°03′56.2″W

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FAQ about Wakefield fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Wakefield, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Merrimack River, Charles River, Spy Pond, Essex County Coast, and Mystic River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Wakefield?

Most commonly caught species around Wakefield, MA:

Largemouth bass - 70,521 reported catches
Bluegill - 11,087 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 11,067 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,832 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,657 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Wakefield fishing reports?

The latest Wakefield, MA fishing reports are:

@FiveFingerBassCatch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cochichewick.
@LinehanBrothas reported a nice Black crappie at Turners Pond.
@BirdsNest reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@BirdsNest reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@BirdsNest reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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

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