Berkshire County · reservoir · 646 acres
Onota Lake
Stocked 8× on record · MassWildlife
Onota Lake is a reservoir in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout — most recently on May 28, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MassWildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
73°
62°
8 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
77°
59°
8 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
84°
61°
8 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 22 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 22 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Tiger Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Onota Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Parker Brook0.3 mi
- Pecks Pond1.1 mi
- Onota Brook1.6 mi
- West Branch Housatonic River Reservoir1.8 mi
- Jacoby Brook2.3 mi
- Southwest Branch Housatonic River2.6 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Pontoosuc Lake2.5 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Secum Brook2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Onota Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Onota Lake?+
Onota Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 28, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Onota Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking at Onota Lake peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Onota Lake?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Onota Lake?+
Onota Lake is a reservoir in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.