Fishing Destinations in Berkshire County

By Breanna Steele
March 25, 2027


Winter is over and the signs of Spring are budding. Dust of your fishing rods and spend some time fishing in some of the Berkshires's major lakes, ponds, and rivers. 
 
Tere are a variety of year-round fishing spots with catch limits; smaller rivers and brooks have catch limits of three after Sept. 11 and eight after April 1. Find a list of fishing seasons and limits here. 
 
Windsor Lake
North Adams
 
Affectionately known as Fish Pond, this small lake is stocked with rainbow trout, some brook and brown trout, and chain pickerel. Restrooms and dairy bar are open seasonally and there is a public beach and campground. 
 

Pontoosuc Lake
Pittsfield

This lake is popular not only in the summer months but also in the winter months for ice fishing. This spot is best known for its yellow perch.

Farnam's Causeway
Cheshire

The causeway on Farnam's Road splits Cheshire Reservoir. There are multiple fishing piers on the north side and a boat launch on the south side, plus public restrooms. 

If you forget any fishing necessities there is also a shack that carries live bait. This spot is popular for large mouth bass.

Laurel Lake
Lee 

Laurel Lake is not only a great view but a great place to boat or fish. Bass are a popular catch. There's a public paved ramp and large parking lot located on the southern tip of the lake and there is no fee to launch.

Beartown State Forest and Campground
Great Barrington

Enjoy a picnic while also using the pier to fish out of Benedict Pond. If you need a break from fishing you can enjoy a lunch at one of the many park benches, a dip in the public beach, or a walk along the water on one of the trails.

Stockbridge Bowl
Stockbridge

This is another spot you can boat but also fish from the edge. The lake is also a popular scenic spot. Fishermen are known to catch trout, bass, and sunfish here.

Onota Lake
Pittsfield

Park your car at Burbank Park and head over to the boat launch to sail out into Onota Lake. No boat? No problem! You can also stand on the pier to cast. 

Onota Lake is stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout every year, and with the right bait you're sure to get a catch.