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Wachusett Reservoir

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

4.7·5974 catches

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Smallmouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Lake char

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Wachusett Reservoir is a lake located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Lake char, and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°22′16.1″N 71°46′13.9″W
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Official website

www.mass.gov

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Fishing regulations at Wachusett Reservoir, MA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Massachusetts can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus dolomieui

For important information about fishing in Wachusett and Sudbury Reservoir, please visit mass.gov/dcr/wachusettfish or call (508) 792-7806.A map of the reservior and detailed rules can be found here: Wachusett Reservoir Fishing Map and Rules.

Regulations for

42°22′16.1″N 71°46′13.9″W
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Cities nearby

Holden

4.7 miles away

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5.0 miles away

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6.6 miles away

Northborough

7.2 miles away

Worcester

7.2 miles away

Leominster

10.3 miles away

Westborough

10.7 miles away

Hudson

11.5 miles away

Marlborough

11.5 miles away

Leicester

11.6 miles away

Grafton

12.1 miles away

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12.3 miles away

Auburn

12.6 miles away

Spencer

14.2 miles away

Lunenburg

15.3 miles away

Fitchburg

15.4 miles away

Hopkinton

15.6 miles away

Ashland

17.3 miles away

Oxford

17.5 miles away

Northbridge

17.7 miles away

Gardner

18.4 miles away

Charlton

19.2 miles away

Webster

22.4 miles away

Dudley

23.4 miles away

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FAQ about Wachusett Reservoir fishing

Wachusett Reservoir is a lake located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°22′16.1″N 71°46′13.9″W
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