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Shawme Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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Pumpkinseed

7 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Shawme Lake is a lake located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Yellow perch.

Location

41°45′15.6″N 70°30′3.4″W
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Official website

www.mass.gov

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Fishing regulations at Shawme Lake, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°45′15.6″N 70°30′3.4″W
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10.0 miles away

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10.2 miles away

Wareham

10.3 miles away

Plymouth

10.9 miles away

The Pinehills

10.9 miles away

Wareham Center

11.3 miles away

Weweantic

12.1 miles away

Falmouth

12.2 miles away

West Falmouth

12.7 miles away

West Wareham

13.3 miles away

Marion Center

13.9 miles away

Carver

15.5 miles away

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FAQ about Shawme Lake fishing

Shawme Lake is a lake located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°45′15.6″N 70°30′3.4″W
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