Lake Cochituate, MA
AKA: Cochituate Reservoir
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, northern pike and tiger muskie at Lake Cochituate in Massachusetts.
Lake Cochituate, located in Natick, Massachusetts, is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. This picturesque lake covers over 600 acres and offers anglers a diverse range of fish species to target.
One popular fish species found here is largemouth bass. Another popular species is yellow perch. Lake Cochituate also supports populations of other fish species, including black crappie, white perch, and sunfish.
Check with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health before consuming the fish here, as often there are high levels of PCBs. Generally speaking, this is an ideal catch-and-release lake. There are no campgrounds or marinas here, and most services are scattered throughout the town of Cochituate.
Lake Cochituate Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Boat Rentals
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Cochituate State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Commonwealth Road, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Fishing License
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Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Cochituate State Park
43 Commonwealth Rd
Natick, MA 01760
508 653-9641
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