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Pier fishing tipsFishing piers in Massachusetts
We list 11 fishing piers in 6 towns across Massachusetts. Every spot here is a public place to fish from the shore or a pier.
Boston 6
- Boston National Historical Park Fishing Pier · Fort Point Channel
- Charles River Esplanade Fishing Pier · Charles River
- Charles River Reservation Fishing Pier · Charles River
- Deerfield Street Dock · Charles River
- Glouster Street Dock · Storrow Lagoon
- Lindstrom Field Fishing Pier · Charles River
Cambridge 1
- Waterfront Walkway · Charles River
North Attleborough Center 1
- North Attleboro Fish Hatchery Fishing Pond · Bungay River
North Eastham 1
- Jemima Pond · Jemima Pond
Sagamore 1
- Scusset Fishing Pier · Cape Cod Canal
Winchendon 1
- Winchendon Community Park Fishing Pier · Whitney Pond
Fishing piers by city in Massachusetts
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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Massachusetts: questions and answers
Where are the fishing piers in Massachusetts?
We list 11 fishing piers in Massachusetts, most of them around Boston (6).
Which lakes and rivers have fishing piers in Massachusetts?
Among others Charles River, Fort Point Channel, Storrow Lagoon, Bungay River and Jemima Pond.
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts a regular fishing license usually applies on piers too. Check the state wildlife agency for exemptions and free fishing days.
Other states
- New York 199
- Montana 123
- Illinois 58
- Florida 42
- California 39
- Texas 28
- New Hampshire 26
- Virginia 26
- North Carolina 24
- Vermont 24
- Pennsylvania 22
- Washington 20
Guide: Fishing from a pier: what to know · All boat ramps in Massachusetts