Fishing in
Suffolk County
Suffolk County, Massachusetts has 51 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
17 waters
Waters in Suffolk County
- Charles Riverstream10× stocked
- Jamaica Pondlake4× stocked
- Chestnut Hill Reservoirreservoir83 ac
- Back Bay Fenslake15 ac
- Chandler Pondlake12 ac
- Leverett Pondlake9 ac
- Sprague Pondlake7 ac
- Turtle Pondlake7 ac
- Lewis Lakelake3 ac
- Willow Pondlake2 ac
- Welch Pondlake1 ac
- Frog Pondlake0 ac
- Belle Isle Inletstream
- Belle Isle Inlet Marshesswamp
- Boston Inner Harborchannel
- Boston Main Channelchannel
- Boston North Channelchannel
- Boston South Channelchannel
- Chelsea Riverbay
- Cochituate Aqueduct (historical)canal
- Crystal Covebay
- Diamond Creekstream
- Diamond Creek Marshesswamp
- Dorchester Baybay
- Fort Point Channelchannel
- Governors Channel (historical)channel
- Hypocrite Channelchannel
- Lechmere Canalcanal
- Little Mystic Channelchannel
- Massachusetts Baybay
21 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout2 waters
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Brook Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Charles RiverBrown TroutMay 12, 2026
- Charles RiverBrown TroutMay 12, 2026
- Charles RiverBrown TroutMay 12, 2026
- Charles RiverBrown TroutMay 12, 2026
- Charles RiverBrown TroutMay 12, 2026
- Jamaica PondRainbow TroutMay 4, 2026
- Jamaica PondBrook TroutMay 4, 2026
- Jamaica PondBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Charles RiverRainbow TroutApr 7, 2026
- Charles RiverRainbow TroutApr 7, 2026
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Suffolk County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?+
Suffolk County has 51 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Suffolk County?+
Waters in Suffolk County hold brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Suffolk County?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.