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: Wachusett Reservoir

Located slightly northeast of Worcester in the towns of West Boylston, Boylston, Clinton and Sterling, Wachusett Reservoir stretches 8.4 miles in length, covers 6.5 square miles (4,135 acres) and is bordered by 37 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 129 feet and the average depth is 45 feet. Shoreline fishing in designated areas is allowed, but absolutely no boats may be put on the reservoir and no ice fishing is allowed. Aside from numerous tributary streams, there are three main sources feeding the reservoir. Two moderate size rivers, the Quinapoxet and Stillwater, empty into western cove known as the Thomas Basin. The remaining major source of water is Quabbin Reservoir, connected to Wachusett Reservoir via an underground aqueduct emptying near the mouth of the Quinapoxet River. Access is available off of Routes 12, 140, 110 and 70. Note, however, that this map is outdated. The “no fishing” zone now stretches to the vicinity of Gate 6 on the Route 70 side of the reservoir, NOT Gate 3 as it appears on this map. The reservoir is normally open to fishing from April 1 through November 30, but anglers should check with the Wachusett Office of the MDC (tel. 978- 365-3272) if ice is present.

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About the Water
Maps Available:	Click here for a Map. (Nautical Charts, Topographic, Avation, and Photographic available.)
Water Area:	4,135 acres

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Fish Species Reference

Bass, largemouth

Bass, rock

Bass, smallmouth

Bluegill

Bullhead, brown

Bullhead, yellow

Perch, white

Pickerel, chain

Trout, brown

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