FishKillFlea Massachusetts offers Free Freshwater Fishing Days — try the fishing license Mass waters free!
2026 MA Free Fishing Days
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 (Saturday) | Free Freshwater Fishing Day | No freshwater license needed statewide |
Saltwater permit is still required on free freshwater day. All regulations apply.
Best Spots for Free Fishing Day
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quabbin Reservoir | Central MA | Landlocked salmon, lake trout, bass | Pristine 25K-acre reservoir — Boston's water supply! |
| Wachusett Reservoir | Central MA | Lake trout, bass, landlocked salmon | Trophy trout — shore fishing only |
| Connecticut River | Western MA | Bass, pike, shad, catfish | New England's longest river — 400+ miles |
| Cape Cod ponds | Cape Cod | Bass, trout (stocked), pickerel | hundreds of kettle ponds — family-friendly |
| Walden Pond | Concord | Bass, pickerel, perch | Literary legend — Thoreau's fishing spot! |
See all MA fishing spots. Season license is $40: where to buy.