Lenox Reservoirs, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lenox Reservoirs belongs to Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The ground around here is rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 17 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Massachusetts. Richmond sits 2.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Lenox, 2.3 miles, and West Stockbridge, 2.5 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lenox Reservoirs

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records held for Berkshire County cover brown trout, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, brook trout and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Lenox Reservoirs the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 20°F in January up to 68°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It holds true on Lenox Reservoirs more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Lenox Water Supply Land covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Fairfield Pond, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Lenox Reservoirs before loading the car.