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Crappie fishing in Massachusetts

Massachusetts provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for crappie. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Crappie in Massachusetts

Best baits and lures for Crappie in Massachusetts

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Crappie.

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Latest Crappie fishing reports in Massachusetts

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Black crappie

Lake Boon

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Black crappie

New Bedford Reservoir

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Black crappie

New Bedford Reservoir

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Black crappie

Chaffin Pond

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Black crappie

Kingman Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Mystic River

7 in · 3 oz

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Black crappie

Patch Reservoir

4 in · 1 oz

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Black crappie

Rochdale Pond

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Black crappie

Sylvan Lake

9 in · 7 oz

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Black crappie

Mystic River

8 in · 5 oz

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Regulations for Crappie in Massachusetts

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 Black crappie as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black crappie

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.
Excellent

Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie

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42°02′9.8″N 71°41′2.9″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Massachusetts commonly catch several Crappie species, including Black crappie, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Crappie are caught in lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout Massachusetts. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Manchester Pond Reservoir, Charles River, and Wachusett Reservoir.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Crappie have recently been caught.