Berkshire County · reservoir · 500 acres
Pontoosuc Lake
Stocked 3× on record · MassWildlife
Pontoosuc Lake is a reservoir in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 8, 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
72°
62°
9 mph
44%
Fri
Overcast
77°
58°
9 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Massachusetts waters with brown trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Town Brook0.6 mi
- Secum Brook0.8 mi
- West Branch Housatonic River Reservoir1.7 mi
- Hollow Brook1.6 mi
- Pecks Pond1.8 mi
- Onota Brook2.3 mi
- Parker Brook2.3 mi
- Onota Lake2.5 mistocked May 28, 2026
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.
Pontoosuc Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pontoosuc Lake?+
Pontoosuc Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 8, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Pontoosuc 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 Pontoosuc Lake?+
Pontoosuc Lake is a reservoir in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.