Lake · Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Upper Mystic Lake
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
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.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
7 mph NW
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.16 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 71°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 62°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 56°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 60°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
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Upper Mystic 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
Upper Mystic Lake spanning Arlington, Medford, and Winchester is an urban DCR warmwater lake for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and panfish. USGS monitoring location 01102505 is configured; at last catalog note it may report no current continuous values for common river parameters, so observation availability can be limited even though the station is assigned.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records largemouth bass from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records chain pickerel from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records yellow perch from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records black crappie from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records bluegill from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records brown bullhead from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records carp from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
MassWildlife pond summary records pumpkinseed from the 1981 fisheries survey.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
Urban lake (about 200 acres) with deep basins and extensive DCR park shoreline.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
MassWildlife documents excellent eastern/southern shore access and a paved ramp off Mystic Valley Parkway. Motorized boats are prohibited. Confirm current DCR/MassWildlife access before fishing.
Stocking information
Warmwater species follow the MassWildlife fisheries survey summary on the pond map narrative. Confirm any current stockings on the official MassWildlife schedule.
Official sources
Verify current MassWildlife and DCR Mystic Lakes rules before fishing Upper Mystic Lake.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Winchester, Middlesex, 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
Winchester
County
Middlesex
Surface Area
200 acres
Maximum Depth
85 ft
Average Depth
40 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Common Carp
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Motor Restrictions
No motorized boats in Upper Mystic Lake (DCR).
Description
Urban lake spanning Arlington, Medford, and Winchester with extensive DCR park shoreline. MassWildlife pond summary lists about 200 acres, approximately 85 ft maximum depth, and 40 ft average depth, with excellent eastern/southern shore access and a paved ramp off Mystic Valley Parkway. USGS monitoring location 01102505 (Upper Mystic Lake, Gate House, at Winchester, MA) was verified as a lake station; at last check it reported no current continuous values for flow (00060), gage height (00065), or water temperature (00010). Species list follows the MassWildlife fisheries survey summary on the pond map narrative.
