Fishing Old Quincy Reservoir in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Old Quincy Reservoir sits within Norfolk County in Massachusetts. It sits at 79 feet above sea level. Around 27 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. For a base, Braintree sits 1.2 miles out. Quincy is 2.5 miles away, with Milton at 3.3 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. Regulars know where the fish sit; visitors have to find out.

• Where to Fish on Old Quincy Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Survey and observation records for Norfolk County include bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Old Quincy Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 73°F at the top of summer and 27°F at the bottom of winter. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Old Quincy Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Part of this sits inside or beside Town Brook Flood Control, so read the notices. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Sunset Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Old Quincy Reservoir before loading the car.