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Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
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General info

Dead Branch is a stream located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel.

Location

42°22′29.7″N 72°49′8″W
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Fishing regulations at Dead Branch, 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 Chain pickerel as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length
Anglers ages 15 years to 69 years need a license to fish. Buy a fishing license on MassFishHunt.
No closed season.
Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

42°22′29.7″N 72°49′8″W
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Easthampton

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14.4 miles away

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14.7 miles away

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15.3 miles away

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15.9 miles away

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Westfield

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18.6 miles away

West Springfield

19.3 miles away

Greenfield

20.0 miles away

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20.3 miles away

Millers Falls

21.8 miles away

Ludlow

22.3 miles away

Belchertown

22.4 miles away

Springfield

22.9 miles away

Agawam

23.0 miles away

Longmeadow

25.9 miles away

Wilbraham

26.2 miles away

Suffield

27.2 miles away

East Longmeadow

27.2 miles away

Sherwood Manor

28.3 miles away

Palmer

29.0 miles away

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FAQ about Dead Branch fishing

the Dead Branch is a stream located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°22′29.7″N 72°49′8″W
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