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Silver Shield Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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Chain pickerel

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Silver Shield Lake is a lake located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°14′52.8″N 73°05′27.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Silver Shield 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 Chain pickerel as of April 21st, 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.
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Regulations for

42°14′52.8″N 73°05′27.1″W
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FAQ about Silver Shield Lake fishing

Silver Shield Lake is a lake located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°14′52.8″N 73°05′27.1″W
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