Weston Reservoir near Weston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It stands 203 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 67 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 1.6 miles of margin, front to back. Weston is the closest town at 1.4 miles. For a city, Cambridge is 9.9 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Weston Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Middlesex County include bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Weston Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 71°F; the cold one sits at 25°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Weston Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. The water borders Weston Reservoir, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Schencks Pond, 0.9 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Weston Reservoir.