The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Webster Lake
Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1,440 acres (2.3 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Webster Lake
Webster Lake is a natural lake raised by a dam in Worcester County, Massachusetts, covering 1,440 acres. Lake Chaubunagungamaug, commonly called Webster Lake, is one of the largest natural lakes in Massachusetts and is famous for having one of the longest place names in the United States.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 13.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. It reaches about 49 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 13 ft. The nearest town, Webster, is about 1 miles west. Worcester, the nearest city, is about 14 miles north.
- Size
- 1,440 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 49 ft (average 13 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 13.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Worcester County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Webster Lake in Massachusetts usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Webster Lake
- Websterabout 1 mi west
- Dudleyabout 3.6 mi west
- North Grosvenor Daleabout 3.9 mi southwest
- Oxfordabout 4 mi north
- Worcesternearest city, about 14 mi north
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Questions about Webster Lake
What fish are in Webster Lake?
Lakes like Webster Lake usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Webster Lake?
About 49 ft at the deepest point, about 13 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Webster Lake?
1,440 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Webster Lake?
Webster is about 1 miles west; Dudley is about 3.6 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Webster Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Webster Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
