Fishing near Boston?

[Twism]

Is there any good trout fishing near Boston, MA? lets say you lived in the city or 1/2 hour from boston whats the trout scene like within an hour of there?

 

[clearstream]

If you're a little more specific, you might get some replies. Time of year ? Location ? We do have trout here, and we do catch them. A little online research will point you to some spots, if you ask about those spots, you may get some more specific advice.

 

[Twism]

I wasnt really looking for specific spots rather than a "Yes there is trout fishing close to boston" or "No, you have to drive atleast 1 hour to find trout."

You know what i mean? Maybe a recommendation of a state park or two that have nice streams is all.

 

[JeffK]

I would say it is quite similar to urban NJ in regards to fishing opportunities. More trout streams and bass ponds than people realize, but the fishing gets better and less crowded as you move inland. Check a MA stocking list - some of those streams are suburban. Also like NJ, more people take advantage of the nearby saltwater fishing than chase trout. Flounders in Quincy Bay, cod and bottom fish on the headboats, and stripers everywhere are the popular targets up there. An hour gets you to Central Mass where there are good trout streams. Two hours gets you to the Berkshires. However, also like NJ these are times based on no traffic. Rush hour in and out of Boston can be a nightmare. One difference would be that the season is a bit shorter. NJ is blessed with a 12 month a year season, but once you get away from the New England coastline you better like ice fishing in the winter.

Basically I don't see a huge difference between the fishing opportunities in urban NJ or the Boston area. However, people talk funny and root for the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins.

 

[riflyfish]

And Patriots.

 

[clearstream]

I would say, check the state's website for stocking locations. Right in the city, there's Jamaica pond, which holds some nice trout. You can rent boats there, too. Also, Houghton's pond in MIlton is nice. For moving water, you need to head west or north, or to the cape, which has a few sea run brookies and browns, and of course, lots of stripers. Also, some nice kettle ponds. Depending on time of year, each location has it's pros and cons. For winter fishing, the Swift is the ticket, only sizeable real tailwater in the state, or the cape ponds, some of them, being spring fed, don't freeze. Also, Scorton creek, which holds sea run browns, holds fish all winter, including stripers.

 

[AKSkim]

Houghton's pond in MIlton

I think you have been steering up at the Blue Hills too long.

 

[clearstream]

Quite possible. You're familiar with the spot, I see. It's been red hot this fall. Lots of meat fishermen, but occasionally a really nice fish. Had a salmon break me off there last week, double digit fish for sure. Wish I could put a float tube in.

 

[clearstream]

I think you have been steering up at the Blue Hills too long.

Steering ?

 

[golden beetle]

Twism, you got some pretty good answers to a pretty difficult to comprehend question. You really want to fish near Boston?

I don't really get the question.

Maybe you mean all of Massachusetts, or are you staying in Boston for the weekend and have a few hours in the day to fish?

Good luck with the answers you got - they look good to me.

 

[charlieincambridge]

Half an hour north with no traffic, great shop with some good guys and local info - 95-128-1A First Light Anglers, Rowley Ma. . I've looked at some waters in passing, but I'm really more interested in the salt when I'm over there.

 

[AKSkim]

Steering ?

Isn't that way YOU PEOPLE say it?

 

[AKSkim]

Twism, you got some pretty good answers to a pretty difficult to comprehend question. You really want to fish near Boston?

I don't really get the question.

GB:

It is clear you haven't been over to GIRL SCOUT TROUT...

It is a typical dumb thread.

Now let's all say...

Way to go Overload Virgin....

Ya.. way to go....... now.

 

[clearstream]

Isn't that way YOU PEOPLE say it?

No, that sounds more like jersey to me. Too bad GB is so confused by all this.

 

[Twism]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

[rkohl]

there is an excellent book by Tom Fuller Trout Streams of Southern New England. it has a good section on mass. waters - you may get lucky and find it in the local library.