🎣 Where on the Hayward Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Hayward Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in the Hayward Creek?

The most common species in the Hayward Creek are: Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish .

📢 What are the latest Hayward Creek fishing reports?

The latest Hayward Creek fishing reports are: @eamonlienhan reported a nice Black sea bass . .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Hayward Creek?

Fishing in Massachusetts requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at licensed agents. In Massachusetts, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing: Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license. Get license

Hayward Creek

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Massachusetts, United States

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Top fish species at Hayward Creek

Black sea bass

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Fishing regulations at Hayward Creek, MA

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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: May 16 - October 14

Black sea bass

Regulation boundaryMassachusetts State Waters

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Recreational rules (effective via emergency regulation filed April 3, 2026; intended to be finalized for 2026 and 2027 pending the May 28, 2026 MFAC vote):

Open season: May 16 – October 14
Minimum size: 16 inches
Bag limit:4 fish/day from May 16 – August 31
2 fish/day from September 1 – October 14
Measurement: tip of snout/jaw (mouth closed) to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament
Filleting at sea: allowed, but not skinning; max 2 fillets per allowed fish

Excellent according to Adam L.

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FAQ about Hayward Creek fishing

the Hayward Creek is a stream located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:

42°13′55.9″N 70°59′15.7″W

Find the best fishing spots on the Hayward Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

The most common species in the Hayward Creek are:

Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

The latest Hayward Creek fishing reports are:

@eamonlienhan reported a nice Black sea bass.

According to fishing regulations at the Hayward Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Tautog, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Scup. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Massachusetts requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Massachusetts, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license

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Hayward Creek

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Black sea bass

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