Lake · Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Laurel Lake
Location Snapshot
Laurel Lake is a 184-acre Berkshire lake in the Lee–Lenox area with a coldwater fishery distinct from nearby Stockbridge Bowl, Onota Lake, and the Housatonic River. Rainbow trout and chain pickerel define its supported fishing identity, pairing a notable trout component with an established warmwater predator.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Laurel Lake.
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
Laurel Lake in Lee covers 184 acres and pairs stocked rainbow trout with established chain pickerel. Rainbow trout are the primary fish and are stocked. Chain pickerel are common and established.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- 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
Stocking information
Rainbow trout are stocked in Laurel Lake.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Lee, 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
Lee
County
Berkshire
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Laurel Lake.
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current seasons and limits for Laurel Lake.
Surface Area
184 acres
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available