Massachusetts regulations
Lake Trout Regulations in Massachusetts 2026
Massachusetts Lake Trout regulations as of 2026-05-09: Daily bag 2 fish/day; Season end Oct 31; Season start Apr 15. Sourced from DFW / DMF.
Rules (10)
Massachusetts statewide
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Quabbin ReservoirIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 15
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Quabbin Reservoir season is set by DCR; generally opens 3rd Saturday of April and closes after 3rd Saturday of October. Confirm exact dates at mass.gov/dcr/quabbinfish before fishing.
Wachusett ReservoirIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 0"
Wachusett Reservoir season is set by DCR; generally opens 1st Saturday of April and closes November 30. Confirm exact dates at mass.gov/dcr/wachusettfish before fishing. No minimum length for Lake Trout at Wachusett Reservoir (statewide 18-inch minimum does not apply). Wachusett Reservoir season is set by DCR; generally opens 1st Saturday of April and closes November 30. Confirm exact dates at mass.gov/dcr/wachusettfish before fishing.
Also known as
Lake Trout is also called lakers. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Massachusetts.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lake Trout season in Massachusetts?
Lake Trout season in Massachusetts runs from Apr 15 to Oct 31 per DFW / DMF.
What is the size limit for Lake Trout in Massachusetts?
Minimum size for Lake Trout in Massachusetts is 18 inches in Quabbin Reservoir, per DFW / DMF. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Lake Trout in Massachusetts?
Daily bag limit for Lake Trout in Massachusetts is 2 fish/day in Quabbin Reservoir, per DFW / DMF.
Official sources cited
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DFW / DMF before keeping a catch. Last verified .