Guide To The Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Massachusetts

Fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass in MA.

Bass Lakes In Massachusetts

Even with a short growing season, Massachusetts has plenty of bass and some of them are monsters. Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing.

The major lakes in the state with healthy populations of bass include Assawompset Pond, Cheshire Reservoir, Congamond Lake, Hamilton Reservoir, Lake Chaubunagungamaug, Lake Cochituate, Lake Garfield, Lake Onota, Lake Rohunta, Lake Quinsigamond, Long Pond, Norton Reservoir, Otis Reservoir, Quabbin Reservoir, South Watuppa Pond and Wachusett Reservoir. Largemouth and smallies both can be caught while ice fishing at many lakes across the state.

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Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For Massachusetts

When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and stickbaits are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.

Massachusetts State Record Bass

The state record largemouth bass was caught from Sampsons Pond.

The state record smallmouth bass came from Wachusett Reservoir.

Mike Taylor with a nice MA bass.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in Massachusetts.

Understanding the primary seasonal movements of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Bay State.

Bass fishing basics video.

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Bass fishing information by state.