Lake · Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Lake Quinsigamond
Lake Quinsigamond
Lake · Massachusetts
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Quinsigamond.
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 Quinsigamond is the Worcester–Shrewsbury two-basin lake connected to Flint Pond, a deep pike-and-bass complex rather than an ordinary single-basin pond. It is not Lake Cochituate and not a Blackstone River destination.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth bass are a primary Quinsigamond target.
Source: MassWildlife
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife trophy pike list names Quinsigamond Lake/Flint Pond.
Source: MassWildlife
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are present on Lake Quinsigamond.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Northern deep basin and a southern basin that connects to Flint Pond, creating one Worcester-area pike stocking complex with largemouth and smallmouth along drop-offs, bridges, and weedy flats. The Flint connection is part of this identity, not a separate catalog lake.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Worcester and Shrewsbury public ramps and bank sites serve the main lake; Flint Pond access is part of the same complex. Confirm current municipal and MassWildlife listings. Catalog coordinates are a whole-lake reference.
Stocking information
MassWildlife’s pike stocking table groups Quinsigamond / Newton Pond / Flint. Confirm the current official pike stocking report for this complex; bass are established warmwater fish.
Official sources
Massachusetts freshwater seasons and limits apply on Quinsigamond and the connected Flint water. Verify current MassWildlife rules and local launch or horsepower postings before fishing.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Worcester, 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
Worcester
County
Worcester
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Quinsigamond
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current seasons and limits for Lake Quinsigamond.
Surface Area
800 acres
Target Species
Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Not available
Description
Lake Quinsigamond Worcester/Shrewsbury including disclosed Flint Pond connection. Deep two-basin lake connected to Flint Pond, used for pike stocking as a complex. Must not be forced through ordinary L-C/L-D. MassWildlife-style map described 800 acres and max 90 ft; that max is not used to force L-C. Honest public class is Unavailable, not Poor.
