Agawam River

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 14

The Agawam River is a scenic stream approximately 10+ miles long located in Plymouth County, southeastern Massachusetts. Originating at Halfway Pond east of Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, the river flows southwest through Glen Charlie Pond and East Wareham before ultimately draining into the Wareham River near Wareham center. As a major contributor of nutrients and fresh water to the Wareham River estuary, the Agawam is historically one of the most important herring rivers in Massachusetts, containing approximately 570 acres of water bodies that serve as habitat for various fish species. The river is characterized by both freshwater and tidal sections, with the weir at Route 28 marking the division between the freshwater portion and the tidal estuary.

Massachusetts licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Agawam River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Fallfish

Semotilus corporalis

Grass Pickerel

Esox americanus

Pumpkinseed

Lepomis gibbosus

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

White Perch

Morone americana

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Agawam River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Maco's Bait and Tackle

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Know where you can legally fish on Agawam River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Massachusetts licenses and regulations

Massachusetts Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Massachusetts Fishing License

If you are 15 years of age or older, you need a license to fish. Licenses are FREE for Massachusetts residents 15-17 years of age, and those 70 and over. You can get your license online using MassFishHunt. You must carry your license with you when fishing, either as a paper copy or on your smartphone. If asked, anglers have to display a true, complete, and legible image of a valid license. Licenses expire each year on Dec. 31. You can renew your license online at MassFishHunt or print a duplicate copy if you’ve lost it.

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Massachusetts Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you to check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Massachusetts Stream Access Laws

Massachusetts protects the public right to freely pass over all waters in the state, regardless of navigability. The rights of passage include recreation. Navigable waters are those subject to the ebb and flow of the tide, are navigable in fact or simply have the capacity for navigation, commercial or recreational.

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