Reservoir · Otis, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Otis Reservoir

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Otis Reservoir

Reservoir · Massachusetts

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Otis Reservoir.

High confidenceLast verified: Jul 11, 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

Otis Reservoir on the Otis/Tolland line is a western Massachusetts great pond popular for trout and warmwater species including chain pickerel, black crappie, and perch. No live USGS lake/reservoir continuous water observations are assigned; conditions rely on weather-by-coordinates.

Target species

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    MassWildlife describes Otis as popular for trout fishing; Western District waters are stocked spring and fall where listed in bold on stocking schedules.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    MassWildlife trout program stocks brook, brown, rainbow, and tiger trout; Otis is identified as a trout fishery.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Chain Pickerel

    Esox niger

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife Monthly names chain pickerel at Otis Reservoir.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Black Crappie

    Pomoxis nigromaculatus

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife Monthly names crappie at Otis Reservoir.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • White Perch

    Morone americana

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife Monthly names white perch at Otis Reservoir.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Yellow Perch

    Perca flavescens

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife Monthly names yellow perch at Otis Reservoir.

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Large Berkshire/Hampden great pond (about 1,036 acres) with mixed trout and warmwater habitat.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Access and Public Fishing Rights

DCR concrete boat ramp near Tolland State Forest Campground serves trailered boats. Confirm current DCR/MassWildlife ramp and park rules before fishing.

Stocking information

MassWildlife documents trout fishing popularity and warmwater species. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

Official sources

Verify current MassWildlife and DCR rules for Otis Reservoir before fishing.

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

Otis, 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

Otis

County

Berkshire

Surface Area

1036 acres

Maximum Depth

52 ft

Average Depth

18 ft

Target Species

Trout, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Sunfish, White Perch, Yellow Perch

Public Access

Public

Boat Launch

Available

Description

Great pond on the Otis/Tolland line. MassWildlife pond map and MassWildlife paddle/fishing summary list 1,036 acres, 18 ft average depth, and 52 ft maximum depth, with a DCR concrete boat ramp near Tolland State Forest Campground. A DCR Tolland State Forest trail map states about 1,065 acres; the MassWildlife bathymetry figure of 1,036 acres is used here. Trout fishing is popular; warmwater species are also present per MassWildlife. Coordinates from the MassWildlife Otis Reservoir pond map.