Fishing near New Ashford in Berkshire County, MA

3.49 Rating based on 56 Reviews
  • Most Caught Species: Chain Pickerel, Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Calico Bass(Black Crappie)
  • # of fishing spots within 25 miles: 55
  • # of reports within 25 miles: 10
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Pike near New Ashford

Pike

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Pickerel near New Ashford

Pickerel

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10lb tiger musky Pontoosuc lake near New Ashford

10lb tiger musky Pontoosuc lake

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Yellow Perch near New Ashford

Yellow Perch

in about 20-25ft of water. 30-40ft from shore. Outskirts of weedbed.
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Worlds Smallest Pickerel near New Ashford

Worlds Smallest Pickerel

5-10ft deep Shorline
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Larry near New Ashford

Larry

Shoreline, Tree overhang, 5 feet water
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Top Fishing Spots near New Ashford

West Branch Housatonic River
West Branch Housatonic River

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Hoosic River
Hoosic River

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# Reviews:
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Cheshire Reservoir
Cheshire Reservoir

Avg. Rating: 3.8
# Reviews: 5
Views: 6024

Pontoosuc Lake
Pontoosuc Lake

Avg. Rating: 5
# Reviews: 1
Views: 4373

Berry Pond
Berry Pond

Avg. Rating: 3.333
# Reviews: 3
Views: 6874

West Brook
West Brook

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# Reviews:
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New Ashford Area Fish Species

Recent New Ashford Fishing Reports

Derby day.  Cheshire Reservoir Fishing Report Mar 04, 2013

Derby day. Cheshire Reservoir

Cheshire Reservoir, MA -

Had a great day of fishing the R.O.P.E.S. derby in Cheshire. Caught 12 total fish. 11 slime darts and 1 Pike. The Pike was a personal best. We had...

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Water Temp, No Rod Holders 1 Fish Fishing Report Aug 08, 2011

Water Temp, No Rod Holders 1 Fish

Richmond Pond, MA -

8/7/11 Went out on Richmond Pond at around 5:00 pm on sunday. After getting out on the deep end of the pond the water temp read at 80 degrees. So ob...

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Ashmere Lake 8/27 Fishing Report Aug 28, 2011

Ashmere Lake 8/27

Ashmere Lake -

Tried to get some fishing in before the storm rolled through.

Got on the water around 7:30 a.m

Lots and Lots of bait fish activity on th...

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Babcock Fishing Report Jul 20, 2011

Babcock

Visiting family on Babcock Lake Cabin. Out on Babcock lake for some fishing in 6ft row boat with Trolling motor.

I caught 5 Largemouth throug...

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Babcock Lake 7/30-7/31 Fishing Report Aug 01, 2011

Babcock Lake 7/30-7/31

Babcock lake, NY -

Out visiting family on Babcock lake in NY again. This time I took some advice from the locals and trolled around the middle of the lake. Caught a go...

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Deerfield River  Fishing Report Mar 28, 2009

Deerfield River

"somewhere" western mass -

didnt have the chance to go there but i planned a weekend trip to do some survivalism some time in june... i will let you know the details ... when th...

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Baits and Tackle used near New Ashford

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Casting & Trolling Spoon;22 Check Prices

  • Thomas or Spoon. Silver with Multi-colored Spots. Also Used Gold with Perch pattern(Green)and rainbow trout pattern(Pink).
  • Gold with Rainbow trout pattern (Pink)
  • Spoon Gold with Rainbow Trout pattern (Pink)

Lipless Bait Check Prices

  • 4" lipless crank bait, pumpkinseed coloring.
  • 4" lipless craink bait pumpkinseed colored.

Minnow Check Prices

  • Large Shiner on a tip up.
  • Medium to large minnows on a tip up
  • Tip ups baited with shiners

Stick Bait Check Prices

  • Green/White Strike King
  • Green/White Strike Kings

In-Line Spinner Check Prices

  • Gold blade, Yellow n red Tail
  • Silver, black/red tail
  • silver blade, red/black tail
  • Silver blades, Red/white tail

Nymph Check Prices

  • Copper John

Worm Check Prices

  • Green/White 5" Senko Weedless rigged. 2/0 hook G-worm hook.

Crankbait Check Prices

  • Red with black stripes/spots. dives 10-12ft. Small rattle noise.
  • Red/Black 8-12ft diving Crainkbait with dual Treble hooks.

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