Town(s):
Stockbridge MA
County:
Berkshire
Local Name:
Lake Mahkeenac
Size:
372
acres
Average Depth:
27
feet
Maximum Depth:
48
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Other Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments:
White buoys mark the swimming areas where boat speed is limited. No jet-ski's allowed.
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Water Quality:
No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Moderate
Non-native Species:
Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)
Fishing Comments:
The state stocks the lake with Rainbow and Brown Trout every year.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Carp, Yellow Perch, Yellow Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, White Sucker
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments:
A wide concrete ramp is available on the north shore and is suitable for most trailer boats.
Parking Spaces:
21-40
Directions:
Mass Pike to Route 90 (exit 2) in Lee, Route 20N to left on Route 183, follow signs for Tanglewood.
Shoreline Development:
75-100%