Guide To Fishing At Lake Onota
AKA: Onota Reservoir

Owned by the City of Pittsfield, Lake Onota is a 617-acre lake in the northwest part of the state with over 6 miles of shoreline. There is a concrete boat ramp, parking and fishing pier, located on the southeast shore off Lakeway Drive.
Trout are the most sought species here, but the lake has populations of bass, crappie, bluegill, perch and pike. The lake gets a lot of traffic and fishing pressure.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, bluegill, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel and northern pike at Lake Onota in Massachusetts.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Onota
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lake Onota Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Onota Boat Livery
Rentals: Fishing boats, pontoon boats, kayaks and canoes
413 442-1724
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Lake Onota Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Lakeway Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Click here for a Massachusetts Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Bonnie Brae Cabins & Campsites - 413 442-3754
Ponderosa Pine Campground - 413 627-9353
Lake Onota MA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Onota
Onota Boat Livery
463 Pecks Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413 442-1724
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Lake Onota in MA
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Fishing for trout and bass in northwest MA.