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Planning your next fishing trip in Worcester, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Worcester, Massachusetts centers around a dense network of ponds, reservoirs, and small lakes that offer excellent freshwater action close to the city. Anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, panfish, and warmwater predators across popular waters like Indian Lake, Lake Quinsigamond, and Coes Reservoir. With varied shore access and strong put-and-take stocking, Worcester provides year-round fishing opportunities for beginners and experienced anglers alike. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Worcester include: Wachusett Reservoir, Lake Quinsigamond, Webster Lake, Indian Lake, Wallum Lake, Nashua River, Blackstone River, Whitehall Reservoir, Coes Reservoir, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:0 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Third Quarter Moon - 35% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,315 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Worcester
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 35% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -6 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Worcester

Worcester, Massachusetts is surrounded by productive freshwater lakes and ponds that give shore and small-boat anglers plenty of options close to town. The main fisheries revolve around largemouth bass, stocked trout, panfish, and chain pickerel, with each waterbody fishing a bit differently through the seasons. Focus your efforts on well-known urban waters like Lake Quinsigamond, Indian Lake, Coes Reservoir, Patch Reservoir, and the many smaller town ponds scattered around the city limits.

Spring is prime time across Worcester’s lakes as water temperatures rise and fish slide shallow. For largemouth bass, target emerging weedlines, flooded brush, and rock-to-sand transitions with suspending jerkbaits, shallow-running crankbaits, and 4–5 inch soft stickbaits. In Indian Lake and Coes Reservoir, slow-rolling spinnerbaits along windblown banks is a consistent producer in dirty or stained water. Stocked trout become active shortly after ice-out; in the smaller ponds, cover water with inline spinners, spoons, and small trout dough rigs fished 2–4 feet off bottom.

By summer, weed growth dominates most Worcester ponds. Bass and pickerel bury into milfoil and coontail beds in Lake Quinsigamond and similar weedy basins. This is when weedless presentations shine: Texas-rigged soft plastics, wacky-rigged worms pitched to holes in the grass, and hollow-body frogs walked across matted vegetation. Early and late in the day, run topwater poppers and walking baits across shallow flats and around docks, especially on the quieter coves of Quinsigamond. Panfish action peaks in summer; use tiny jigs tipped with worms or soft plastics under a float along weed edges for fast action with bluegill, pumpkinseed, and perch.

Fall brings some of the best all-around fishing in Worcester. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow, and both bass and trout feed aggressively. In clear waters, work lipless crankbaits and medium-diving cranks over points and along channel edges, especially on breezy days. Chain pickerel are active around remaining green weeds; flashy spoons and minnowbaits draw savage strikes. Trout stocked in nearby ponds respond well to small jerkbaits and spoons retrieved with frequent pauses, especially during overcast conditions.

Winter opportunities depend on safe ice conditions, but when available, Worcester’s ponds are well-suited to ice fishing. Target perch and panfish with small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms just off bottom, and set tip-ups with live shiners along weed edges for bass and pickerel. Focus on community ponds with easy parking and short walks for efficient hole-hopping.

Access and tactics differ slightly by lake. On Lake Quinsigamond, boat and kayak anglers can work deeper structure, bridge pilings, and long drop-offs using ned rigs, football jigs, and drop-shot rigs. On smaller ponds like Coes and Indian Lake, shore anglers do well by fan-casting from public parks, targeting visible cover such as downed trees, riprap, and culvert mouths. Downsizing line to 6–8 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a leader helps in clear water, while heavier gear is better around thick vegetation.

For consistent results around Worcester, keep your strategy simple: match your approach to the season, concentrate on weedlines, points, and manmade structure, and carry a core selection of soft plastics, small hardbaits, and live bait. The city’s compact network of lakes makes it easy to hop between spots until you dial in the bite.

The Best Fishing Spots around Worcester

Wachusett Reservoir

A regional destination just north of Worcester, Wachusett Reservoir is famed for trophy lake trout, seasonal landlocked salmon, and hard-fighting smallmouth bass. Cold spring and fall bites shine for salmonids, while summer and early fall produce smallmouth along rocky shorelines; white perch and rainbow smelt support a rich forage base.

Lake Quinsigamond

Straddling Worcester and Shrewsbury, Lake Quinsigamond is a heavily used urban fishery with abundant largemouth and smallmouth bass, plus chain pickerel, yellow perch, crappie, and panfish. Spring and early summer shine for bass along docks and weed edges, while fall jigging and live bait excel over deeper basins.

Webster Lake

Also known as Lake Chaubunagungamaug in Webster, this sprawling lake offers diverse structure and a strong bite for largemouth/smallmouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and bullhead. Weedlines and rocky points produce through summer, with dawn topwater action and late-season jigging over humps popular among locals.

Indian Lake

A convenient city water in Worcester, Indian Lake sees steady action for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and sunfish, with occasional trout stockings. Shorelines, inlets, and lily pads are productive in spring; summer anglers work shady cover and evening topwater for consistent bites.

Wallum Lake

Set in Douglas State Forest on the MA–RI line, clear, deep Wallum Lake is known for stocked trout (spring/fall) alongside smallmouth and largemouth bass, pickerel, and perch. Kayakers and boaters probe drop-offs and points, while shore anglers score near the beach and access areas during cool-water periods.

Nashua River

Flowing through towns north of Worcester (notably Clinton, Lancaster, and Leominster), the Nashua River supports smallmouth and largemouth bass, carp, pickerel, and seasonally trout in colder reaches. Spring spawns and early summer current seams, eddies, and undercut banks are prime targets for shore and small-boat anglers.

Blackstone River

Running through Worcester and south into the Blackstone Valley, this historic river offers urban-access fishing for smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish, pickerel, and carp, with trout stocked in select stretches. Focus on riffle-to-pool transitions, bridge pilings, and slackwater pockets after rains.

Whitehall Reservoir

A scenic, stump-filled reservoir in Hopkinton, Whitehall fishes well for largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish, with steady kayak and canoe traffic. Spring pre-spawn action around flooded timber and coves is excellent, while summer evenings see surface bites along weed edges and points.

Coes Reservoir

Close to downtown Worcester, Coes Reservoir offers accessible action for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie, and perch, with periodic trout stockings. Work riprap, submerged wood, and weedlines in spring and early summer; low-light hours bring consistent topwater and spinnerbait strikes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Worcester area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Point Rok Beach - 6.36796319953km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Worcester. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Salisbury Pond Dam - 1.57466056166km , Salisbury Pond - 1.64322656378km , Bell Pond Dam - 1.80734155654km , Weasel Brook - 1.9369164663km , Pratt Brook - 2.28832179633km , Green Hill Pond Dam - 2.66574861934km , Middle River - 2.96343956523km , Quinsigamond Pond Dam - 3.09598691501km , Coes Reservoir Dam - 3.24624408941km , Curtis Ponds Dam - 3.40637049837km , Sears Island - 3.66538154389km , Lake Quinsigamond - 4.04448277306km , Patch Reservoir Dam - 4.08552051381km , Kettle Brook - 4.2836750006km , Leesville Pond Dam - 4.33620070404km , Jordan Pond - 4.6771611199km , Coal Mine Brook - 4.79769511645km , Ramshorn Brook - 5.09486846811km , Cook Pond Dam - 5.13485744628km , Jamesville Pond - 5.39022445721km , Meadow Brook - 5.50371373396km , Lake Quigsigamond Dam - 5.60082992609km , Stump Hill - 5.62735922247km , Lynde Brook Reservoir Dike - 5.94532869813km , Lynde Brook Reservoir Dam - 5.94532869813km , Poor Farm Brook - 5.96256602875km , Sewall Brook - 5.96256602875km , Stoneville Brook - 6.09788509505km , Stoneville Pond Dam - 6.18076598875km , Point Rok Beach - 6.36796319953km , Holden Reservoir Number Two Dam - 6.49802133391km , Newton Pond Dam - 6.69909344843km , Auburn Pond Dam - 7.08951051208km , Dark Brook - 7.17844947535km , Waite Pond Dam - 7.23335988565km , Kettle Brook Reservoir Number 1 Dam - 7.36311883261km , Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam - 7.41888640508km , Slocum Meadow - 7.45357641968km , Holden Reservoir Number One Dam - 7.51533258361km , Dorothy Pond Dam - 7.53354058805km

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