Does anybody fish in Massachusetts: Does anybody else fish in Massachusetts besides me I never see post from Massachusetts. I would love to find a fishing buddy or two hear about hot...

TonyB Loc: Dudley Massachusetts

Does anybody else fish in Massachusetts besides me I never see post from Massachusetts. I would love to find a fishing buddy or two hear about hot spots near me. I'm in Worcester County Dudley

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Dudley; Just hang in there, someone will be along. It's not likely they are going to flip you where their honey hole is, but they will be glad to likely places are. Just Sayin...RJS

gr8advice Loc: Boston

TonyB,

I live in Essex County in saltwater country, but I love to fish freshwater. Aren't you near Wachusett Reservoir? I hear it is quite good for Smallmouth Bass. Have you checked out:

https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/fishing_bass-fishing_ng_0309_02/241582

TonyB Loc: Dudley Massachusetts

Thanks not looking for there honey hole just looking for some new places I may not know about.

TonyB Loc: Dudley Massachusetts

Thanks gr8 It is good and Wallum lake is a great spot also. Thanks for the reply.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

TonyB wrote:

Thanks gr8 It is good and Wallum lake is a great spot also. Thanks for the reply.

Hey Tony, I was thinking about coming up to Congamond earlier in the summer. I asked for any Bay Staters information, and I got 0 ZIP NADA ! So good luck.

TonyB Loc: Dudley Massachusetts

Thanks lol

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

TonyB wrote:

Does anybody else fish in Massachusetts besides me I never see post from Massachusetts. I would love to find a fishing buddy or two hear about hot spots near me. I'm in Worcester County Dudley

Hi Tony
I'm a mass guy. lake cochituate is a good spot, boat or shore. also both the rivers out by you produce some nice trout in April -May. I fish mostly salt water and fresh water on the cape.

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

if you're ok with a little ride the east side of great island in Chamaubung.....................is a nice spot. Also over in Uxbridge the west river both above and below the Dam (depending on what you're looking for.)

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

Fredfish wrote:

Hey Tony, I was thinking about coming up to Congamond earlier in the summer. I asked for any Bay Staters information, and I got 0 ZIP NADA ! So good luck.

sorry I missed your post, I've only fished it once (for trout) got nothing. other than that a couple guys I fish with said it's tough to fish from shore.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ripogenu wrote:

sorry I missed your post, I've only fished it once (for trout) got nothing. other than that a couple guys I fish with said it's tough to fish from shore.

Thanks Rip, I was gonna bring my tin boat up there,and launch near Saunders. What is the lowdown on the "Lead ban ". From what I could decipher,only jigs over 1oz (saltwater?) are allowed. Does that mean any lures with lead in them are banned, like bass jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits etc.? Or they referring only to sinkers and such?

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

it's been an ongoing debate. currently they are only referring to sinkers and split shot as there is a higher risk of losing them in the water(really?) lures etc are not excluded as they think they don't get lost (really?) besides that they don't have enough personnel to enforce this, so fish with what you have and don't worry about it. If one actually reads the lengthy regulation it contradicts itself 3 times. The only BS we need right now is Beer and Sunshine. good luck (fish down wind)

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ripogenu wrote:

it's been an ongoing debate. currently they are only referring to sinkers and split shot as there is a higher risk of losing them in the water(really?) lures etc are not excluded as they think they don't get lost (really?) besides that they don't have enough personnel to enforce this, so fish with what you have and don't worry about it. If one actually reads the lengthy regulation it contradicts itself 3 times. The only BS we need right now is Beer and Sunshine. good luck (fish down wind)

Thanks for the info Rip. I didn't want to get popped (having out of state reg.and plates) but I don't wanna have to empty out half my tackle either. Maybe I'll give it a try next month. Thanks again.

Raex1000 Loc: Westfield ma

Cheshire reservoir buel lake goose pond the oxbow is suppose to be frozen