I am often asked:”Where can I go fishing?” This simple question does not have a single simple answer. If you want to target saltwater and freshwater species in Massachusetts via boat, kayak, or canoe, then one answer is: Public Access to the Waters of Massachusetts.
This guide book has 200+ sites for freshwater and saltwater. Each site has practical information:
- Number of parking spaces
- Type of ramp (e.g. concrete)
- Number of launching lanes
- Rights of Access
- Predominant species
You can browse the sites by region:
- Southeast
- Northeast
- Central
- Connecticut Valley
- Western
Or you can “search” the sites via city or town (Appendix I) or via site name (Appendix II).
The guide has 90 full color maps. Each full color map is easy to read and clearly indicates the access point and the protected open spaces and recreational lands.
The easiest way to currently get a copy is to send a check via U.S.P.S. to:
Office of Fishing and Boating Access
1 Rabbit Hill Road
Westborough, MA 01581
If you fish Massachusetts, then Public Access to the Waters of Massachusetts is required reading. 😉
