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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Charles River Basin

Massachusetts, United States

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Charles River Basin fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Atlantic herring

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Black crappie

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Yellow perch

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General info

Charles River Basin is a stream located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and White bullhead.

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42Β°21β€²34.5β€³N 71Β°04β€²46.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Charles River Basin, 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 species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Cambridge

2.3 miles away

Somerville

2.4 miles away

Boston

2.8 miles away

Chelsea

3.5 miles away

Everett

3.5 miles away

Brookline

4.0 miles away

Medford

4.7 miles away

Winthrop

5.0 miles away

Malden

5.0 miles away

Watertown Town

5.0 miles away

Revere

5.7 miles away

Belmont

5.7 miles away

Arlington

5.9 miles away

Melrose

6.7 miles away

Newton

6.9 miles away

Winchester

7.2 miles away

Stoneham

8.0 miles away

Saugus

8.2 miles away

Waltham

8.6 miles away

Woburn

9.6 miles away

Lexington

9.7 miles away

Needham

9.9 miles away

Wakefield

10.0 miles away

Weston

11.3 miles away

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FAQ about Charles River Basin fishing

the Charles River Basin is a stream located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Its coordinates are:
42Β°21β€²34.5β€³N 71Β°04β€²46.2β€³W
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