I wanna do some fishing before the storm, but I'm heading up to Brookline/Boston to the girlfriends for the weekend/Countryfest. Any good shore fishing spots within say...10-15minutes of Brookline that I could drag the girlfriend too tonight before we get rained out? Thanks for any input.
Brookline Reservoir. Not a lot of big bass in there and it's hard to get to them this time of year from the shore but they're in there and they also stock it with trout. I've caught a bunch of 2 pounders from shore and the biggest was 3.5. Haven't been there in a year but I'm sure it's the same as always. Plenty of parking, and you can walk around the entire place. Just watch out for all of the people walking around.
You are 100% right. And there's not really any public parking around the area only side streets. I'm not exaggerating about the legions of old people swimming all day long where it says "no swimming." With all the other places around the area, it's not worth going here if you have a boat. Yes, there are a few big bass in there but there plenty of other good spots around the area.
people seem to have the most success early or late at crystal from the shore. hammond is a filthy mudhole. i've considered it but heard that there are mostly small bass in there and right now it's probably all choked up. might be worth a shot with all of the access. i'd be interested in hearing how it is. i would continue hitting the charles. try waltham. it's way better than brighton. the old watch factory stretch would be great for you at night.
I do the majority of my fishing on the Waltham stretch of the Charles. If you are looking for someone to show you the area, just let me know. I just picked up a 12' jon boat but I need another person to load/unload it. I'd be happy to take you with me. PM me if you are interested.