Massachusetts · Haverhill County · Reservoir

Millvale Reservoir

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Millvale Reservoir, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

Massachusetts also has statewide guidance

Massachusetts publishes rules that apply to reservoirs across the state — 1 recommendation covering 1 species — in addition to anything listed for Millvale Reservoir below.

Strictest statewide rule: All Other Species — For children under 12 and people who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

See all Massachusetts statewide guidance →

What's safe to eat from Millvale Reservoir

Largemouth Bass

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes All other people Do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06

All Other Species

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes Children under 12 and people who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant For children under 12 and people who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06

Is it legal to keep?

These are Massachusetts's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass 12" min 5 Year-round Same as open
Smallmouth Bass 12" min 5 Year-round Same as open
Northern Pike 28" min 2 Year-round Same as open
Chain Pickerel 15" min 5 Year-round Same as open
Walleye 14" min 5 Year-round Same as open
Inland Trout — 3 Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Massachusetts — Massachusetts DFW

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Massachusetts
County
Haverhill
Type
Reservoir
Location
42.7900, -71.0304
Advisory source
Massachusetts DPH — Freshwater Fish Consumption Advisory List