Fishing at Clark Reservoir, Worcester County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Look for Clark Reservoir in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The country here is rolling bush. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 1.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. You are 0.7 miles from Sutton. The nearest city of size is Worcester, an 8.1 miles drive. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Clark Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Worcester County cover bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Clark Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 24°F in January to roughly 70°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan around that when you fish Clark Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Cogan Pond, 0.3 miles away. Confirm access to Clark Reservoir locally before you travel.