Fishing Wachusett Reservoir
AKA: Wachusett Lake
Popular Fish Species Wachusett Reservoir, MA
Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Big, smallmouth bass are a favorite of many locals at Wachusett Reservoir, as they are plentiful and easy to catch, once located. The best time to catch smallies here is Mat through September. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime you locate them shallow - in spring, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.
Lake Trout Fishing
Fishing for lake trout in Wachusett Reservoir is often very rewarding, plus the fish are not only plentiful, but grow to bragging size. The best months to catch lake trout here are from April through November. These large trout can be caught from as shallow as 15 to 30 feet in Spring and Fall, to as deep as 150 feet or more during Summer and Winter. It is a monumental help to use fish finders, or other electronics to help in locating these roaming schools of lake trout. They feed on baitfish, so jigs rigged to imitate their prey often work well straight down under the boat. Trolling with numerous set-ups can also produce good catches.
White Perch Fishing
Wachusett Reservoir continues to have a very healthy population of white perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. White perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake as well. Fishing for white perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. White perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line. They make for an excellent fish fry, are a food source for many of the larger predator fish in the lake.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch, yellow perch, Atlantic salmon and chain pickerel at Wachusett Reservoir in Massachusetts.
Nestled between Worcester and Clinton lies Wachusett Reservoir, a 4,100-acre lake with 37 miles of shoreline. Fishing for bass, sunfish, perch, trout, crappie, salmon and pike are all popular at this reservoir in the east-central part of the state.
Access for fishing is limited to the following areas: Route 70 via Gates 6 to 16, Route 140 via Gates 17 to 24, Route 12/110 via Gates 25 to 35 and West Boylston via Thomas Basin. Fishing is not allowed from any other areas. Boating is not allowed on Wachusett Lake. Camping, lodging, convenience stores and restaurants are all available nearby.
Primary fish species residing in Wachusett Reservoir
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Wachusett Reservoir Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: NO
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Holden Forestry Campground - 508 829-0276
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Contact Information
Wachusett Reservoir
Clinton Parks & Recreation
560 High St
Clinton, MA 01510
978 365-4140
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Fishing for bass, sunfish, perch, trout, crappie, salmon and pike at Wachusett Reservoir in east-central Massachusetts.
