Lake · Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Laurel Lake

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Laurel Lake

Lake · Massachusetts

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Laurel Lake.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

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

Berkshire two-story trout / pickerel lake. Coldwater Unavailable. Distinct from Housatonic river identities.

Target species

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife lists Laurel Lake, Lee for trophy rainbow trout.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Chain Pickerel

    Esox niger

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife lists Laurel Lake for trophy chain pickerel.

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

184-acre Lee/Lenox lake with official trophy rainbow trout identity. Ordinary L-D not authorized.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Paved ramp on the official MassWildlife pond map. Catalog coordinates are a lake-center reference.

Stocking information

MassWildlife lists Laurel Lake, Lee for trophy rainbow trout. Confirm current official stocking.

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked

Official sources

Coldwater pin remains. Do not treat as a Housatonic river alias.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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

Description

Laurel Lake, Lee and Lenox, Housatonic River watershed. Official MassWildlife bathymetry map: 184 acres; paved ramp. Official trophy rainbow trout identity. Pickerel presence does not authorize ordinary L-D. Coldwater pin blocks ordinary Estimated. Not Housatonic River near Great Barrington, not Housatonic Lee–Stockbridge C&R, not Stockbridge Bowl, not Onota, not Pontoosuc. Honest public class is Unavailable, not Poor.