Top fish species at Hayward Creek

Black sea bass
Black sea bass
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Black sea bass

7 in · 1 lb

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General info

Hayward Creek is a stream located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass.

Location

42°13′55.9″N 70°59′15.7″W
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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black sea bass as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

16.5"

Measurement

Total Length
Black Sea Bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw (mouth closed) to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament. Black sea bass and scup may be filleted but not skinned while at-sea. No more than two fillets per allowed fish may be possessed.
Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

Regulations for

42°13′55.9″N 70°59′15.7″W
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6.0 miles away

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8.1 miles away

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9.8 miles away

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9.9 miles away

Brookline

10.1 miles away

Norwood

11.1 miles away

Westwood

11.4 miles away

Chelsea

11.5 miles away

Cambridge

12.0 miles away

Somerville

12.4 miles away

Everett

12.5 miles away

Newton

13.2 miles away

Needham

13.4 miles away

Watertown Town

13.6 miles away

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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
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