Egypt Reservoir, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Egypt Reservoir belongs to Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It sits at 1,506 feet above sea level. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Berkshire County standards. Dalton is the closest place, 2.2 miles off. For a city, Albany is 33 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Egypt Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Berkshire County: brown trout, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Egypt Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 19°F on the long-run figures. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Egypt Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Anthony Pond is 1.2 miles off. For Egypt Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.