Reservoir · Auburn, Worcester, Massachusetts
Dark Brook Reservoir
Dark Brook Reservoir
Reservoir · Massachusetts
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Dark Brook 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
Dark Brook Reservoir in Auburn is a warmwater impoundment split into two basins by the Massachusetts Turnpike, with largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and panfish. No live USGS lake/reservoir continuous water observations are assigned; conditions rely on weather-by-coordinates.
Target species
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names chain pickerel at Dark Brook Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names excellent fishing for largemouth bass at Dark Brook Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names black crappie at Dark Brook Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names bluegill at Dark Brook Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
White Perch
Morone americana
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names white perch at Dark Brook Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names yellow perch at Dark Brook Reservoir.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
Central Massachusetts warmwater reservoir (about 243 acres) with two connected basins.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
MassWildlife documents cartop launches and parking on both basins. Confirm current access on the official MassWildlife Dark Brook Reservoir pond map.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current MassWildlife stockings on the official schedule.
Official sources
Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for Dark Brook Reservoir before fishing.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Auburn, Worcester, 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
Auburn
County
Worcester
Surface Area
243 acres
Maximum Depth
17 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Black Crappie, White Perch, Yellow Perch
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Description
Warmwater impoundment in Auburn split into two basins by the Massachusetts Turnpike, connected by a culvert. MassWildlife pond map lists 243 acres; deepest MassWildlife bathymetric contour on that map is 17 ft. Average depth was not stated in the consulted MassWildlife materials. Cartop launches and parking are available on both basins per MassWildlife. Coordinates from the MassWildlife Dark Brook Reservoir pond map.
