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Largemouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

11 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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Black crappie

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb 5 oz

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General info

Dead River is a stream located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Bluegill.

Location

42Β°35β€²28.9β€³N 71Β°36β€²20.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Dead River, 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 7, 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

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Westford

8.4 miles away

Leominster

9.7 miles away

Tyngsborough

10.4 miles away

Fitchburg

10.7 miles away

Acton

11.3 miles away

Chelmsford

12.4 miles away

Nashua

12.4 miles away

Clinton

13.1 miles away

Hudson

14.3 miles away

Lowell

14.8 miles away

Concord

15.2 miles away

Hudson

15.6 miles away

Milford

16.0 miles away

Dracut

16.7 miles away

Sudbury

17.0 miles away

Pelham

17.4 miles away

Billerica

17.4 miles away

Bedford

17.9 miles away

Merrimack

18.7 miles away

Tewksbury

19.3 miles away

Amherst

19.3 miles away

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FAQ about Dead River fishing

the Dead River is a stream located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°35β€²28.9β€³N 71Β°36β€²20.8β€³W
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