Quabbin Reservoir
Quabbin Reservoir is a lake in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Common Carp.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
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.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Quabbin Reservoir is a huge man-made lake in central Massachusetts built to supply Boston's drinking water, and its size and controlled access have made it a well-regarded fishery for lake trout and smallmouth bass. Fishing is allowed only from permitted boats launched at designated gates, which keeps pressure low compared with most lakes this size. Because it's a working water supply, rules around boats, bait and access are stricter than at a typical lake, so check current regulations before you go.
Popular catches here include Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye, Channel Catfish and Smallmouth Bass.
Blue Catfish 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.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Quabbin Reservoir is the largest inland body of water in Massachusetts. Along with Wachusett Reservoir, it is the primary water supply for Boston, 65 miles (105 km) to the east, and 40 other cities and towns in Greater Boston. The Quabbin also supplies water to three towns west of the reservoir and serves as a backup supply for three others. By 1989, it supplied water for 2.5 million people, about 40% of the state's population at the time. It has an aggregate capacity of 412 billion US gallons (1,560 GL) and an area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2).
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Quabbin Reservoir?
The usual catches here are Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Quabbin 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 Quabbin Reservoir?
Blue Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
What is biting at Quabbin Reservoir right now?
Right now Blue Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 17%.