Sudbury River Reservoir, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Sudbury River Reservoir lies within the bounds of Worcester County, Massachusetts. The setting is lake country bush. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Worcester County list holds plenty of bigger water. Cordaville sits 0.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Hopkinton lies 2.6 miles off, Southborough another 2.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Sudbury River Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Survey and observation records for Worcester County include bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Sudbury River Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 24°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate figures give an open season running late March to late December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Sudbury River Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Park at Southborough Commuter Rail Parking, half a mile from the water. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Clark Grove takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Crystal Pond is 1.7 miles off. Ask locally about Sudbury River Reservoir if anything is unclear.