Sorry Boy's I just called the Bait shop at the RES. South cove is still socked in and the Causeway has ice also. Not good 55-60 ft of water there RRRRRRR Expect opening weekend to be pushed back 1 week again PLus the water will be a mile high, get your tree stands ready hahahahaha won't be the first time we fished from the tree's
DCR'S WACHUSETT & SUDBURY RESERVOIRS FISHING SEASON OPENING DELAYED UNTIL APRIL 13TH
Due to ice conditions that persist on the Wachusett and Sudbury Reservoirs, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will delay the opening of the 2013 fishing season until Saturday, April 13, 2013. Fishing is allowed from shore over more than two-thirds of Wachusett Reservoir with access through Gates 6-35 and the Thomas Basin area. Access is allowed from dawn to dusk and the season extends until November 30th.
The fishing season for DCR's West Waushacum Pond and the Quag in Sterling is also delayed until April 13th.
If the reservoirs are still not ice-free by April 9th a further delay may need to occur. Please check the DCR Wachusett Fishing website for further information or call the Wachusett Reservoir Ranger office at (978) 365-3800.