Number Three Reservoir Fishing in Worcester County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Worcester County, Massachusetts, is where Number Three Reservoir sits. It sits at 686 feet above sea level. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Southbridge lies 2.5 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Worcester, 20 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Number Three Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public occurrence data for Worcester County names bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Number Three Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 70°F, while January sits near 23°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around late December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Number Three Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Thompson Family Forever Wild Preserve runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Number Four Reservoir sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Number Three Reservoir before loading the car.