Fishing Putnamville Reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  You will find Putnamville Reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. It sits 5.6 miles in from the sea. At 310 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. Shoreline comes to about 3.0 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is among the larger waters listed here for Essex County. The town to know is Danvers, 1.9 miles out. For a city, Cambridge is 17 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Putnamville Reservoir

  Recorded depth comes to 31 ft. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Essex County records list alewife, bluegill and striped bass among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Putnamville Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 26°F for January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Putnamville Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Being publicly held, the water is generally open for fishing. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Part of this sits inside or beside Putnamville Reservoir, so read the notices. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Cedar Pond at 2.3 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Putnamville Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.