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Upper Spectacle Pond

Upper Spectacle Pond is a reservoir in Massachusetts, near Berkshire County.

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Fish species in Upper Spectacle Pond

Upper Spectacle Pond covers 53 acres in Berkshire County. The recorded maximum depth at Upper Spectacle Pond is 22 feet. The documented storage volume is about 452 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Upper Spectacle Pond

The verified 22-foot maximum gives Upper Spectacle Pond enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.

Fish and Useful Baits at Upper Spectacle Pond

Fish reported from Upper Spectacle Pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Upper Spectacle Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Upper Spectacle Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Upper Spectacle Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Upper Spectacle Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Upper Spectacle Pond

Let wind and water color choose the first section on Upper Spectacle Pond. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Upper Spectacle Pond.

When to Fish Upper Spectacle Pond

On Upper Spectacle Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Upper Spectacle Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Upper Spectacle Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Perch — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife – Go Fish MA

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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