Bristol Blake State Reservoir Fishing in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Bristol Blake State Reservoir is one of the Norfolk County waters in Massachusetts. Salt water lies 20 miles off. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Head to Norfolk, 0.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Wrentham at 3 miles and Millis-Clicquot at 4.2 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bristol Blake State Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Norfolk County include bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Bristol Blake State Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 26°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Bristol Blake State Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Bristol Blake State Res covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Stony Brook Pond is 0.1 miles off. Check the position at Bristol Blake State Reservoir before loading the car.