Reservoir · Cheshire, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Cheshire Reservoir
Cheshire Reservoir
Reservoir · Massachusetts
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cheshire Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Cheshire Reservoir in Cheshire/Lanesborough is a Berkshire warmwater impoundment of the Hoosic River with largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch. No live USGS lake/reservoir continuous water observations are assigned; conditions rely on weather-by-coordinates.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife identifies quality largemouth bass at Cheshire Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife identifies northern pike at Cheshire Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife identifies yellow perch at Cheshire Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
Three-basin Berkshire reservoir totaling about 575 acres with warmwater habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
DCR manages a concrete ramp on the north basin and a gravel ramp on the middle basin; shore fishing is available along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail on eastern shores. Confirm current ramp status on official DCR/MassWildlife sources.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current MassWildlife stockings on the official schedule.
Official sources
Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for Cheshire Reservoir before fishing.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Cheshire, Berkshire, Massachusetts
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Cheshire
County
Berkshire
Surface Area
575 acres
Maximum Depth
14 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Impoundment of the Hoosic River in Cheshire and Lanesborough with three basins totaling 575 acres per MassWildlife. Northern basin max depth 14 ft and middle basin max depth 10 ft are stated by MassWildlife; overall average depth is not given, so averageDepthFt is left blank and maxDepthFt uses the highest stated basin maximum (14 ft). DCR manages a concrete ramp on the north basin and a gravel ramp on the middle basin; shore fishing is available along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail on the eastern shore of the northern and middle basins. No USGS lake monitoring station identified. Coordinates from the MassWildlife Go Fish MA fishing sites layer / Cheshire Reservoir pond map reference point.
