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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Charles River Reservoir

Massachusetts, United States

4.2Β·258 catches

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Charles River Reservoir fishing reports

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Yellow perch

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9 days ago

Largemouth bass

8 in Β· 6 oz

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13 days ago

Rainbow trout

14 in Β· 2 lb 2 oz

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13 days ago

Chain pickerel

15 in Β· 2 lb

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17 days ago

Largemouth bass

5 in Β· 3 oz

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22 days ago

Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Charles River Reservoir is a lake located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Bluegill.

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42Β°14β€²26.3β€³N 71Β°19β€²51β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Charles River Reservoir, 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 14, 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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Medfield

4.1 miles away

Wellesley

5.0 miles away

Needham

5.4 miles away

Westwood

6.3 miles away

Holliston

6.6 miles away

Ashland

7.1 miles away

Framingham

7.2 miles away

Walpole

7.6 miles away

Dedham

7.8 miles away

Medway

7.8 miles away

Norwood

7.9 miles away

Wayland

8.3 miles away

Weston

8.3 miles away

Norfolk

8.6 miles away

Newton

8.9 miles away

Hopkinton

10.6 miles away

Sudbury

11.0 miles away

Waltham

11.2 miles away

Brookline

11.3 miles away

Watertown Town

11.9 miles away

Belmont

13.2 miles away

Marlborough

13.4 miles away

Concord

15.4 miles away

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FAQ about Charles River Reservoir fishing

Charles River Reservoir is a lake located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its coordinates are:
42Β°14β€²26.3β€³N 71Β°19β€²51β€³W
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