Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Chestnut Hill Reservoir is a lake in Massachusetts. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Chestnut Hill Reservoir is a lake in Massachusetts.
Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.
Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Chestnut Hill Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Chestnut Hill section of Boston, Massachusetts. It was created in 1870 on existing marshes and meadowland to supplement the city’s water needs. A 1.56 mile jogging loop abuts the reservoir. Chestnut Hill Reservoir was taken offline in 1978 as it was no longer needed for regular water supply distribution, but is maintained in emergency backup status. It is recognized today on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated as a Boston Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 1989.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Chestnut Hill Reservoir?
Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Do you need a fishing license at Chestnut Hill Reservoir?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Chestnut Hill Reservoir?
Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
What is biting at Chestnut Hill Reservoir right now?
Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 15%.