Fishing Bachelor Brook Reservoir in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Bachelor Brook Reservoir is a Hampshire County water, in Massachusetts. The bank is 207 feet above sea level. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. South Hadley at 2.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Springfield is 12 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Bachelor Brook Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Hampshire County include brook trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed and tessellated darter. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Bachelor Brook Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 23°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. The open-water window runs from around late March to about late December in an average year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Bachelor Brook Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Batchelor Brook Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Aldrich Lake, 0.8 miles away. Nothing on Bachelor Brook Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.