Bates Power Reservoir Fishing Spot
- County: Worcester - Phillipston MA
- Acreage: 34
- Public Fishing: Yes
- Max Depth: 4'
- Bathymetry Map: View Bates Power Reservoir Bathymetry Map
- Website: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwbate.pdf
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 08/21/09 01:02 PM
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- 4" strike king shadalicious on 4/0 eighth ozgmakatsu swimbait hook.cant remember the color name but its purpletop with silver belly
Bates Power Reservoir Description
This is a very shallow, weedy, artificial pond of 34 acres. Maximum depth is 4 feet. It is accessible from Blakes Corner Road and by foot from Athol Road. There is a boat livery present. This shallow, weedy pond is a typically good habitat for chain pickerel, which require weeds for spawning purposes and for cover for feeding and loafing. Although weed growths make summer fishing difficult, they offer little or no problem to the ice fishermen or to spring or fall anglers. Since these are the best seasons to harvest pickerel, because of their feeding habits, it can be seen that extensive weed growths need not eliminate good fishing, at least in the case of chain pickerel.