Wachusett Reservoir
Wachusett Reservoir is a lake in Massachusetts. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.
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
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brown 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 Wachusett Reservoir is the second largest body of water in the state of Massachusetts. It is located in central Massachusetts, northeast of Worcester. It is part of the water supply system for metropolitan Boston maintained by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). It has an aggregate capacity of 65 billion US gallons (250,000,000 m3) and an area of almost 7 square miles (18 km2). Water from the reservoir flows to the covered Norumbega Storage Facility via the Cosgrove Tunnel and the MetroWest Water Supply Tunnel. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 120 feet (37 m) and a mean depth of 48 feet (15 m).
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Wachusett Reservoir?
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike and Striped Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Wachusett 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 Wachusett Reservoir?
Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Wachusett Reservoir right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.