Pontoosuc Lake

Water Quality: No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth: Abundant
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum)

Fishing Comments: The MDFW has been regularly stocking the lake with tiger muskies since 1980. Northern pike are also present, and the natural reproduction of pike has recently been confirmed here. While there is local angling interest in the spring stocked trout and the heavily fished largemouth bass population, this lake’s biggest claim to fame is its ability to consistently produce large tiger muskies. Ice fishermen come from all over the state for a chance to catch one of these rare trophies, and while few are successful, the chance at a new state record is hard to resist. Ice anglers avoid the problems of heavy boat traffic that open water fishermen must contend with, but the ice gets crowded on weekends, so plan to arrive early. Like the tigers, good pike are also a possibility throughout the year, but don’t expect much in the way of large pickerel or bass.
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Yellow Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, White Sucker, Bridle Shiner

Boat Access: Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments: Public access is provided by a double, surfaced ramp owned by the Public Access Board. It is suitable for launching virtually all classes of trailer boats. Attached parking areas provide space to park up to 75 vehicles. The ramps and parking areas are located off Hancock Road on the extreme southern end of the lake, just off Route 7.
Parking Spaces: More than 40

Directions: Mass Pike to exit 2 Lee, Route 20 to Lenox, Route 7 to Pittsfield Park Square rotary, right on Route 7 to Hancock Road, boat ramp on right.
Shoreline Development: 50-75%