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Quabbin Reservoir Fishing Regulations 2026
Quabbin Reservoir fishing regulations as of 2026-05-09: 26 current rules from DFW / DMF. Anglers target lake trout, smallmouth bass, landlocked salmon.
Rules (26)
DFW / DMF regulates 26 rules across 4 species at this water.
Landlocked Salmon
Quabbin ReservoirIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 15
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
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
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
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.
Massachusetts statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
Lake Trout
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.
Massachusetts statewide
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Smallmouth Bass
Massachusetts statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Open year-round. 12" minimum, 5 fish bag combined.
All Species
Quabbin Reservoir And Its Tributary Streams Within The Quabbin ReservationClosed
- Status
- Closed
Except during this open season, Quabbin Reservoir and its tributary streams within the Quabbin Reservation are closed to fishing.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Quabbin Reservoir?
DFW / DMF regulates fishing on Quabbin Reservoir.
What species can I target on Quabbin Reservoir?
Quabbin Reservoir is best known for lake trout, smallmouth bass, landlocked salmon. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against DFW / DMF on 2026-05-09. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .