128 public waters in the Berkshires region — 93 lakes/reservoirs and 35 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Massachusetts licence.
See every public fishing venue in Massachusetts on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
In Berkshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, Otis Reservoir is a 992-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Onota Lake (646 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Berkshire County, Pittsfield area. Fertile impoundment known for above-average largemouth bass, large/abundant yellow perch, and northern pike over 40 inches most years. Popular ice-fishing destination in winter.
Pontoosuc Lake (503 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Stockbridge Bowl Pond is a 385-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Stockbridge Bowl, a 347-acre Berkshires gem in Berkshire County, is a classic New England warmwater pond anchored by largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, rock bass, and pumpkinseed round out a panfish-rich environment ideal for families and anglers seeking consistent catches in scenic mountain surroundings.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Big Pond is a 325-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Lake Garfield is a 259-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Goose Pond (238 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Richmond Pond is a 228-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Lake Buel is a 192-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Ashmere Lake is a 160-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Cleveland Brook Reservoir is a 157-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Buckley Dunton Lake, a 154-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Palmer Brook Reservoir, a 124-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Woods Pond is a 120-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Bear Swamp Lower Reservoir is a 117-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Ashley Lake is a 116-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Center Pond is a 113-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Thousand Acre Swamp Reservoir, a 102-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Yokum Pond is a 95-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Greenwater Pond is a 89-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Windemere Lake Reservoir (86 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
October Mountain Reservoir (82 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Shaw Pond is a 78-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Rudd Pond is a 76-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — East Indies Pond is a 73-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Threemile Pond (72 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Plunkett Reservoir, a 71-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Lower Spectacle Pond is a 70-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Hay Meadow Pond, a 68-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Sandwash Reservoir is a 65-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Robin Hood Lake, a 65-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Plantain Pond, a 64-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Benton Pond, a 62-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — White Lily Pond is a 62-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, West Lake is a 61-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Upper Goose Pond is a 60-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Prospect Lake is a 58-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Round Pond (58 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Upper Spectacle Pond is a 53-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Mauserts Pond, a 50-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Hayes Pond is a 49-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Clam Lake Reservoir, a 48-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Mount Williams Reservoir is a 47-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Housatonic River Reservoir is a 45-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Lake Averic is a 45-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Marguerite, a 42-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Farnham Reservoir, a 41-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Abbey Lake is a 39-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Shaker Mill Pond is a 39-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Bog Pond is a 39-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lily Pond (38 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Schoolhouse Reservoir is a 37-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Benedict Pond is a 37-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Mud Pond is a 36-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Windsor Reservoir (35 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Harnett Pond, a 32-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Stedman Pond is a 32-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Atwater Pond (30 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Finerty Pond is a 30-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Mansfield, a 29-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Crane Lake (28 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — York Lake is a 28-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Mansfield Pond, a 27-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, North Silver Lake Reservoir is a 24-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Long Bow Lake is a 24-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Harmon Pond is a 23-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Berkshire Pond is a 23-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Burnett Pond is a 22-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Morewood Lake, a 22-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pelton Reservoir (21 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Upper Sackett Reservoir, a 21-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Big Benton Pond (20 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A MassWildlife-stocked Trout pond — brook, brown and/or Rainbow Trout in cool water, many with a car-top or small boat access.
Becket Historic Quarry, a 20-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Clapp Pond is a 19-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Garnet Lake, a 19-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Larkum Pond is a 19-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bauer Pond (18 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tracy Pond, a 17-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Guilder Pond is a 17-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Lenox Reservoirs is a 17-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Goodrich Pond, a 16-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mohawk Lake, a 16-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Chimney Corners Pond is a 15-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Berkshire Trout Pond, a 15-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Berkshire and Hampshire Counties, Massachusetts, Windsor Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Housatonic River Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Cheshire Lake (Farnams Causeway) (10 acres) sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Cheshire Lake is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Windsor Lake is a 10-acre lake, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Thousand Acre Pond, a 10-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
Hoosic River Pond, a 10-acre lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Berkshires lake (Onota, Pontoosuc, Laurel Lake, Stockbridge Bowl, Otis Reservoir) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch and Crappie in western Massachusetts's hilliest, most scenic water.
This 93 km Berkshires river in Berkshire County combines excellent trout habitat with smallmouth bass opportunity. Brown trout and rainbow trout thrive in the cooler reaches, while smallmouth bass dominate the lower, warmer sections—making the Housatonic a versatile choice for both coldwater and warmwater anglers.
Westfield River runs 102 km through Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Deerfield River (72 km) flows through Franklin and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Hoosic River is a 48 km river or creek, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire and Hampden Counties, Massachusetts, West Branch Farmington River is a 28 km river or creek, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Konkapot River runs 16 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
A 27 km tributary in the Berkshires' heart, the East Branch Housatonic River is a smaller-scale alternative to its parent stream, with the same mix of brown and rainbow trout alongside smallmouth bass. Its shorter length and intimate character make it ideal for wade-fishing anglers seeking classic Berkshires trout-and-bass water.
Kinderhook Creek (8 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Green River (14 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Cold River runs 10 km through Berkshire and Franklin Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
West Branch Westfield River runs 28 km through Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Chickley River runs 10 km through Franklin and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Hop Brook is a 13 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Schenob Brook runs 11 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
North Branch Hoosic River (14 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Sandy Brook is a 9 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Whiting River is a 12 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Hubbard Brook is a 2 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Clam River is a 9 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Umpachene River is a 10 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, West Branch Green River is a 12 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Hemlock Brook runs 10 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Ironwork Brook is a 10 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Town Brook (9 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Berkshire and Hampshire Counties, Massachusetts — Westfield Brook is a 9 km stream, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Williams River runs 18 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Alford Brook (8 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Tophet Brook runs 9 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Broad Brook runs 6 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Dry Brook is a 8 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts — Rawson Brook is a 6 km stream, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water): A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Greenwater Brook (7 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
In Hampshire and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts, Factory Brook is a 8 km river or creek, managed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts (public / navigable water). A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
West Brook runs 5 km through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Stony Brook (11 km) flows through Berkshire County, Massachusetts, managed by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. A Massachusetts Trout stream — wild and stocked brook, brown and Rainbow Trout in cool, clear water, most common in the Berkshires and central uplands.
Across its mapped waters, Berkshire County holds 23 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Pumpkinseed Sunfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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