Massachusetts · USA
Wachusett Reservoir
- Region
- Massachusetts, USA
- Regulation zone
- Massachusetts statewide regulations
Species in Wachusett Reservoir
Banded Killifish
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Brown Bullhead
Chain Pickerel
Golden Shiner
Lake Trout
Landlocked Salmon
Largemouth Bass
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow Smelt
Rock Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Perch
White Sucker
Yellow Perch
Tap a species for Bump Board's full tactics guide.
Seasons & limits — Massachusetts statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | Set by DCR for Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs (see special waters) | Wachusett Reservoir: daily creel limit 3, no minimum length. Quabbin Reservoir: daily creel limit 2, minimum length 18 inches. | — |
| Landlocked Salmon | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 | Daily creel limit 2; minimum length 15 inches. Landlocked Salmon are recognized only from Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs. | — |
| Chain Pickerel | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 | Daily creel limit 5; minimum length 15 inches. | — |
| Smelt | Jan. 1 - Feb. 28 and May 16 - Dec. 31 | No creel limit; no minimum length. Smelt may be taken only by hook and line. | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Fishing season is set by DCR; the Wachusett Reservoir fishing season normally opens the first Saturday in April and closes December 31. Shoreline fishing only is allowed from Gate 6 on Route 70 to Gate 36 on Route 110.
- Lake Trout: daily creel limit 3, no minimum length.
More Massachusetts lakes
Species: Massachusetts state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.