Lake · Monterey, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Lake Buel
Location Snapshot
Lake Buel is a Berkshire County Massachusetts lake with a varied warmwater predator fishery. Chain pickerel, northern pike, and largemouth bass are the principal cataloged targets.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
42°F
Feels like
35°F
Wind
7 mph W
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 56°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 55°F / Low 32°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Buel.
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
Lake Buel in Monterey covers 194 acres and is fished for established chain pickerel and northern pike, both primary species. Largemouth bass are common and established with them.
Target species
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Monterey, 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
Monterey
County
Berkshire
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Buel.
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current seasons and limits for Lake Buel.
Surface Area
194 acres
Target Species
Chain Pickerel, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available