Fishing at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

A man waist deep in water holding a silver fish and his fishing rod

Fishing is allowed via nonmotorized boats on the Concord and Sudbury Rivers and from the launch areas. There is a boat launch off the Weir Hill Trail at the Sudbury Unit for Sudbury River access. There is a boat launch off Route 225 in Carlisle for Concord River access. All refuges, hatcheries and other Fish and Wildlife Service lands follow state and federal regulations.

All anglers must comply with Massachusetts State fishing regulations including fishing licenses
Fishing and swimming from any refuge pond, pool , stream or the impoundments is prohibited
Catch and release only

Laws, rules, and regulations

General Fishing Laws

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