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Channel catfish

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General info

Tailrace Tunnel is a water located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Smallmouth bass.

Location

42°36′43.1″N 72°28′33.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Tailrace Tunnel, 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 Channel catfish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open
Anglers ages 15 years to 69 years need a license to fish. Buy a fishing license on MassFishHunt.
No size limit. No bag limit. No closed season.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

42°36′43.1″N 72°28′33.8″W
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25.1 miles away

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26.0 miles away

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FAQ about Tailrace Tunnel fishing

Tailrace Tunnel is a water located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°36′43.1″N 72°28′33.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Tailrace Tunnel by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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