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Bottom Brook fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Bottom Brook is a stream located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°42′55.4″N 72°27′54″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bottom Brook?

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Fishing regulations at Bottom Brook, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

42°42′55.4″N 72°27′54″W
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24.4 miles away

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25.1 miles away

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25.3 miles away

Wardsboro

28.0 miles away

North Westminster

28.1 miles away

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North Walpole

29.8 miles away

Jamaica

30.8 miles away

Grafton

32.3 miles away

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FAQ about Bottom Brook fishing

the Bottom Brook is a stream located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°42′55.4″N 72°27′54″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bottom Brook 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.
The most common species in the Bottom Brook are:
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