Lake · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Rico Lake
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.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.06 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 60°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 72°F / Low 56°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.15 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 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 Rico 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
Rico Lake in Massasoit State Park (Taunton) is a southeastern Massachusetts warmwater impoundment for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and panfish. No live USGS lake/reservoir continuous water observations are assigned; conditions rely on weather-by-coordinates.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names largemouth bass at Rico Lake.
Source: MassWildlife
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names chain pickerel at Rico Lake.
Source: MassWildlife
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names yellow perch at Rico Lake.
Source: MassWildlife
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names black crappie at Rico Lake.
Source: MassWildlife
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names bullhead at Rico Lake; recorded as brown bullhead.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
Massasoit State Park impoundment (about 195 acres) with warmwater habitat; motorized boats are prohibited.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
DCR manages two dirt/gravel cartop launches on the northern end; motorized boats are prohibited. Confirm current park access on official DCR/MassWildlife sources.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current MassWildlife stockings on the official schedule.
Official sources
Verify current MassWildlife and DCR Massasoit State Park rules for Rico Lake before fishing.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Taunton, Bristol, 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
Taunton
County
Bristol
Surface Area
195 acres
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Sunfish, Bullhead
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Motor Restrictions
Motorized boats are prohibited (MassWildlife).
Description
Impoundment of Furnace Brook lying almost entirely within Massasoit State Park in Taunton. MassWildlife lists 195 acres and states motorized boats are prohibited. DCR manages two dirt/gravel cartop launches on the northern end. Depth statistics were not stated in the consulted MassWildlife summary, so depth fields are left blank. No USGS lake monitoring station identified. Coordinates from the MassWildlife Go Fish MA fishing sites layer (map reference point on Rico Lake).
