Stoneville Brook Fishing near Auburn, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Set in Worcester County, Massachusetts, this is Stoneville Brook. It sits at 518 feet above sea level. For supplies, Auburn is 1.7 miles out. Beyond it, Leicester at 3.7 miles and Worcester at 3.8 miles. Within a short drive: Stoneville Reservoir just 0.9 miles, 1.1 miles away is Leesville Pond, Auburn Pond just 1.1 miles, 1.8 miles away is Curtis Ponds and Smiths Pond just 2 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Stoneville Brook

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. County-wide records name bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. On Stoneville Brook the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 23°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter slows the flow and edges it with ice; the open runs keep fishing where the current holds. The season between ice runs from about early April to late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Stoneville Brook that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Rockland Rd Conservation Land covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Stoneville Reservoir, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Stoneville Brook before loading the car.