Chestnut Hill Reservoir

Set in Massachusetts, United States, Chestnut Hill Reservoir is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Chestnut Hill Reservoir usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

42.3351, -71.1584 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Yellow perchLargemouth bassBlack crappiePumpkinseedBluegillChain pickerel

Fishing Techniques

• For Yellow perch

  When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Black crappie

  Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the crappie are responding to; sometimes slow and steady is best, other times a twitching action triggers strikes.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Chestnut Hill Reservoir? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Chestnut Hill Reservoir — confirm them ahead of time.

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