Quabbin Reservoir Fishing near Belchertown, Massachusetts

Quabbin Reservoir is a reservoir located just 3 miles from Belchertown, in Hampshire County, in the state of Massachusetts, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including lake trout, pumpkinseed, bream/bluegill, white perch, brown trout, brook trout, atlantic salmon, crappie, pickerel, rainbow trout, perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and bullhead here. Whether you’re trolling, fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Quabbin Reservoir. Alternate names for this reservoir include West Lake, East Lake and Quabin Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Massachusetts Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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