Fishing Locations
Berkshires and Pioneer Valley has lots of fresh-water fishing locations
19 listings
Wendell, MA
Wendell State Forest
392 Montague Road 413-659-3797Ruggles Pond offers 10 acres of fresh water for fishing and swimming. - Trail Map (PDF)
Chester, MA
Chester-Blandford State Forest
20 Chester Road 413-354-6347Upon arriving at this park, you'll find wetlands across from the parking area, along Beulah Land Road, but more fish-able spots include: Sanderson Brook, which leads to small waterfalls; a small pond off the Ferguson Road Trails; West Branch Gold Mine Brook; a pond within the easily accessible Boulder Park Trail; and the gorgeous Westfield River.
Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield State Forest
1041 Cascade Street 413-442-8992Good for handicap-accessible recreation, fishing, walking & hiking.
Fish from shore for brown bullhead, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and golden shiner. - Trail Map (PDF)
Chesterfield, MA
Chesterfield Gorge
River Road 413-532-1631Fishing is permitted at this gorge on the Westfield River but it must be catch-and-release fishing, using only artificial lures. See a full description on our Wal;king & Hiking page.
Northampton, MA
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
136 Damon Road 413-586-8706Fish for various species along the serene and panoramic Connecticut River. Enter with a fishing boat from the Pauchaug, Barton Cove, Sunderland, Oxbow Ramp, South Hadley/Chicopee, and Chicopee Boat Access points (find details below).
Huntington, MA
C.M. Gardner Park
Route 112 413-354-6347Good for paddling, hiking & walking; fishing; pets allowed except on beach area
Go fish! At C.M. Gardner State Park, launch your canoe and your bait into the scenic Westfield River East, then have a picnic to celebrate the catch.
Florida, MA
Savoy Mountain State Forest
260 Central Shaft Road 413-663-8469Fish for rainbow, brook, and brown trout, among other species, from a canoe or from shore at North and South Ponds. - Trail Map (PDF)
Holyoke, MA
Mount Tom State Reservation
125 Reservation Road 413-534-1186Mount Tom is a large property that includes the 10-acre Lake Bray for fishing. Boating and fishing also are done at the Oxbow, two miles north of the Route 5 entrance to Mount Tom. - Trail Map (PDF)
Orange, MA
Lake Mattawa
Lake Mattawa Road 978-544-2254This clear lake is said to be a source of "trophy" trout for fishermen. The state stocks that lake with trout every spring. Many other species also are found here. Boat ramp available for motor boats of less thatn 10 hp. See full description of Lake Mattawa.
Sandisfield, MA
Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)
York Lake Road 413-229-8212York Lake is stocked with trout three times each year.
Charlemont, MA
Mohawk Trail State Forest
175 Mohawk Trail (MA Route 2) 413-339-5504Fish for trout along over 18 miles of rivers and streams. - Trail Map (PDF)
Season & Hours: Park is open year-round, Sunrise to Sunset. Campsites open from May thru mid-October.
Monterey, MA
Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill Road 413-528-0904Fishing at Beartown State Forest is plentiful in the warm season. Fish brooks or Benedict Pond, from the shore or in a boat. Fish species include largemouth bass and pickerel. - Trail Map (PDF)
Shutesbury, MA
Lake Wyola State Park
94 Lakeview Road 413-367-0317Plentiful fishing for bass and trout at this day-use park with a large, clean lake. See full description of Lake Wyola.
Brimfield, MA
Brimfield State Forest
86 Dearth Hill Road 413-267-9687Fish at Dean Pond, Dearth Hill Pond, or Woodman Pond, as well as any brooks you may come across. - Trail Map (PDF)
Westfield, MA
Hampton Ponds State Park
1048 North Road 413-532-3985Fishing is done at this popular park with a fresh-water pond.
Goshen, MA
D.A.R. State Forest
78 Cape Street - MA Route 112 413-268-7098Fish off the pier here; cast off from the shore of the Upper and Lower Highland Lakes.
East Otis, MA
Tolland State Forest
410 Tolland Road 413-269-6002Trout and bass fishing deep in Otis Reservoir. - Trail Map (PDF)
Ludlow, MA
Haviland Pond (also called Chapin Pond)
Center StreetThis is a 25-acre warm water pond located just northeast of the Massachusetts Pike and Route 21 intersection. A paved public launch ramp suitable for trailer launching is located just to the right of the public beach. Access is off North Street. Motor boats are prohibited and shoreline access is limited. There is no vehicle/trailer parking on the ramp, although there is parking available in the town beach parking lot across the street. The fish population was last sampled in 1980 summer survey. The species found were largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, killifish and white perch. Trout are stocked annually to create a put and take urban fishery.
Clarksburg, MA
Clarksburg State Park
1199 Middle Road 413-664-8345Fishing at Mauserts Pond with amenities nearby. - Trail Map (PDF)