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Lake · Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts

Webster Lake (Lake Chaubunagungamaug)

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Location Snapshot

Webster Lake, also known as Lake Chaubunagungamaug, is a three-basin Massachusetts stillwater in Webster, distinct from the French River. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are the principal targets, with chain pickerel adding weedy-edge variety.

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Webster Lake (Lake Chaubunagungamaug).

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 24, 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

Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are both primary and established in Webster Lake (Lake Chaubunagungamaug) at Webster. Chain pickerel are common and established in the same Massachusetts lake.

Target species

  • Largemouth Bass

    Micropterus nigricans

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Micropterus dolomieu

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Chain Pickerel

    Esox niger

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
  • Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts

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Lake Details

Town

Webster

County

Worcester

Management Category

Warmwater lake

Regulation Scope

Webster Lake (Lake Chaubunagungamaug).

Regulation Summary

MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current seasons and limits for Webster Lake.

Target Species

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel

Public Access

Public

Boat Launch

Not available