Hunting and Fishing | City of Haverhill

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Hunting and Fishing License

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2025FishingSeasonSummary

The City of Haverhill offers many opportunities for resident and visitor anglers. Use the Location Links to see available Bathymetry Maps.

LOCATION	FISHING ALLOWED	STATE STOCKED	MASS. FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED
Chadwick Pond	Yes	NO	Yes
Crystal Lake	Yes *Special permit no longer required	NO	Yes
Millvale Reservoir	Yes	Trout -spring	Yes
Plug Pond (Lake Saltonstall)	Yes	Trout -spring & fall	Yes
Round Pond (Lake Pentucket)	Yes	Trout -spring	Yes
Winnekenni Basin	Yes	NO	Yes
Kenoza Lake	NO	NO	NO FISHING
East Meadow River	Yes	Trout - spring	Yes
Little River	Yes	Trout - spring	Yes
Merrimack River	Yes	NO	Yes

For information on freshwater and saltwater licensing, contact the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game at http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/licensing/.

MA Department of Public Health Freshwater Fish Consumption Advisories

Hunt Haverhill

2025 MA Fishing & Hunting Season Summary

For more information on sporting laws and regulations, please refer to the 2025 Massachusetts Guide online or pick up a copy at sporting license vendor locations across the state.
Be sure to get your 2025 MA Hunting & Fishing License

Official Massachusetts Hunter Safety Course

Brought to you by the state of Massachusetts, this study guide will help ensure that you understand the rules, regulations, and practices required to safely hunt in the state of Massachusetts. HUNTERcourse.com is a delegated provider for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife.

Basic Hunter Education Course - Blended Learning Format

1. First, complete the online Massachusetts Hunter Safety Study Guide at https://www.huntercourse.com/usa/massachusetts/
>Each student will need to create their own account using their legal name and their own email address.
>The study guide performs best when accessed from a computer or laptop (not a smartphone or tablet).
>If you do get stuck, use the Course Outline button in the top, right corner to move past Chapter 1 and to track your progress.
>Plan ahead! You must complete all 16 chapters and pass all 16 quizzes with an 80% or better to be eligible for a Field Day. Most students need 6-8 hours to complete the entire study guide.
2. Next, visit https://form.jotform.com/222435909568971 to submit proof that you completed the online MA hunter safety study guide and choose a Field Day session to finish the course.

Rules & Regulations for Hunting in Haverhill

Hunting and trapping are allowed in the City of Haverhill when in season and with license and in accordance with the state’s applicable laws. Our only local exceptions are as follows:

Hunting; trapping; and carrying firearms, bows and arrows, trapping gear, slingshots (arm rockets), or similar devices are prohibited at Winnekenni Park Conservation Area, Tattersall Farm, and John's Woods Conservation Area.
Hunting; trapping; and carrying firearms, bows and arrows, trapping gear, slingshots (arm rockets), or similar devices are prohibited at Meadow Brook Conservation Area, except during Massachusetts archery, shotgun, and primitive firearm deer seasons.
Hunting is prohibited along the Bradford Rail Trail

There are no further local restrictions on bow or shotgun hunting. As for our conservation areas, you’ll see above that there are a few prohibitions. However, there are no local prohibitions/restrictions on our Crystal Lake area properties or Wheeler Woods. And Meadow Brook, our land around Millvale Reservoir, is open during deer season.

Any violation to the above prohibited actions can be punishable by a fine, criminal complaint, arrest and confiscation of equipment used by the offender during the violation.

Visit Mass.gov/topics/hunting for additional information on hunting in Massachusetts.