Metacomet Lake Fishing Spot
- Acreage: 74
- Public Fishing: Yes
- Mean Depth: 10'
- Max Depth: 18'
- Bathymetry Map: View Metacomet Lake Bathymetry Map
- Website: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwmetac.pdf
- Last Modified By: carpmaster on 08/06/09 12:30 PM
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I go to school in Amherst and this is my favorite fishing spot up there, especially during the prespawn season. The weeds aren't too thick and the big fish are sitting in very shallow water.
Metacomet Lake Baits and Tackle
Topwater Bait Check Prices
- Z-Man Hard Legs Frog
- Live Target Brown Mouse
Worm Check Prices
- I just used pumpkin seed green worms here all day and got tons of hits.
- 3 on Zoom Trick Worm
Color: South Africa special
1 on Live Target Frog
Color: Bull Frog
Frog Bait Check Prices
- Rubber Frogs with swim legs, lots of noise and action of the top of the water
Panfish Jig Check Prices
Metacomet Lake Description
Metacomet is a 74-acre lake located approximately one mile west of Route 9 in Belchertown. Depth averages 10 feet with a maximum depth of 18 feet. The water is dark in color and has a transparency of nine feet. The bottom is predominantly mud with a few areas of sand. Aquatic weeds are moderate too heavy along most of the shoreline. Trout water is marginal. The shoreline is 80% developed with year round homes and summer cottages. A gravel boat ramp is located on the south end of the lake. Shoreline fishing is limited to the boat launch area only. Recreational use of this lake is high in the summer. Limited parking is available. Fish Populations: largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, pumpkinseed, bluegill, golden shiners, channel catfish, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead and white sucker.
Lake Metacomet is stocked each spring and fall with rainbow trout. Brown trout are stocked when they are available. Considerable fishing pressure is exerted for the trout from April through June. Presently, the warm water gamefish appear to be over harvested. A large panfish population is present, especially the yellow perch, which can provide good fishing and excellent eating. Ice fishing is popular on this lake, primarily for trout and chain pickerel.