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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

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General info

West Lake is a lake located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

Location

42°07′56.9″N 73°09′48.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Lake?

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Fishing regulations at West Lake, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°07′56.9″N 73°09′48.2″W
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20.0 miles away

Torrington

20.6 miles away

West Cornwall

21.1 miles away

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21.7 miles away

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24.9 miles away

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25.3 miles away

Philmont

26.0 miles away

Bantam

28.5 miles away

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29.6 miles away

Wassaic

30.3 miles away

New Preston

32.6 miles away

Dover Plains

34.4 miles away

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FAQ about West Lake fishing

West Lake is a lake located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°07′56.9″N 73°09′48.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on West Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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