Pond · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Watershops Pond
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because live water monitoring is unavailable for this destination.
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
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- Without current lake-condition data, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
66°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
6 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
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 61°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 73°F / Low 54°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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 Watershops Pond.
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
Watershops Pond (Lake Massasoit) in Springfield is an urban Mill River impoundment for largemouth bass, common carp, and panfish, with seasonal trout stocking listed for Springfield. 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 describes plentiful largemouth bass at Watershops Pond.
Source: MassWildlife
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife names carp as common at Watershops Pond.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Urban Springfield impoundment (about 180 acres) with warmwater habitat and seasonal trout stocking presence.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
MassWildlife documents city-managed shoreline access at Alden Street for canoeing, kayaking, and shore fishing, plus additional cartop access points. Confirm current Springfield/MassWildlife access before fishing.
Stocking information
Included on MassWildlife trout stocking locations for Springfield; warmwater species are established. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.
Official sources
Verify current MassWildlife and municipal rules for Watershops Pond before fishing.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Springfield, Hampden, 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
Springfield
County
Hampden
Surface Area
180 acres
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Panfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Also known as Lake Massasoit; 180-acre Mill River impoundment in Springfield. MassWildlife documents city-managed shoreline access at Alden Street for canoeing, kayaking, and shore fishing, plus additional cartop access points. Depth statistics were not stated in the consulted MassWildlife summary. Included on the 2026 MassWildlife trout stocking locations list for Springfield. No USGS lake monitoring station identified. Coordinates from the MassWildlife Go Fish MA fishing sites layer / Watershops Pond pond map reference point.
