The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Wachusett Reservoir
Worcester County, Massachusetts · 4,480 acres (7 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Wachusett Reservoir
In Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wachusett Reservoir covers 4,480 acres; it is a reservoir. Wachusett Dam holds it back on the Nashua River. Wachusett Reservoir is a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority drinking-water supply where boating and swimming are banned but shoreline fishing is allowed under rules.
From end to end it runs about 6 miles with roughly 27 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 380 ft above sea level. It reaches about 120 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 48 ft. Boylston sits right on the water. The closest city is Worcester, about 6 miles away.
- Size
- 4,480 acres (7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 120 ft (average 48 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Wachusett Dam, Nashua River
- County
- Worcester County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Wachusett Reservoir
Anglers come to Wachusett Reservoir for trout, lake trout and smallmouth bass. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wachusett Reservoir
- Boylstonon the shore
- West Boylstonon the shore
- Clintonon the shore
- Berlinabout 2.6 mi east
- Worcesternearest city, about 6 mi southwest
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Questions about Wachusett Reservoir
What fish are in Wachusett Reservoir?
Wachusett Reservoir holds trout, lake trout and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Wachusett Reservoir?
About 120 ft at the deepest point, about 48 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Wachusett Reservoir?
4,480 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wachusett Reservoir?
Boylston is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Wachusett Reservoir today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wachusett Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
