Sudbury Reservoir
Sudbury Reservoir is a lake set in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.
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
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
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
The Sudbury Reservoir is an emergency backup Boston metropolitan water reservoir in Massachusetts, located predominantly in Southborough and Marlborough. It was created when the Sudbury Dam was constructed to impound the Stony Brook branch of the Sudbury River; no part of the reservoir lies in the town of Sudbury. Nearly 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) in the Sudbury Reservoir watershed are administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation as a limited-access public recreation area.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Sudbury Reservoir?
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Sudbury 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 Sudbury Reservoir?
For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Sudbury Reservoir right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 15%.