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Burncoat Pond

Burncoat Pond is a reservoir in Massachusetts, near Worcester County.

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Fish species in Burncoat Pond

Burncoat Pond covers 115 acres in Worcester County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Burncoat Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. The documented storage volume is about 800 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Burncoat Pond

The 115 acres at Burncoat Pond provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

Fish and Useful Baits at Burncoat Pond

Fish reported from Burncoat Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Burncoat Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Burncoat Pond pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Burncoat Pond

Start with the clearest repeatable contour or cover edge on Burncoat Pond. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Burncoat Pond.

When to Fish Burncoat Pond

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Burncoat Pond fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Burncoat Pond may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Burncoat Pond fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.

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.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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

    MassWildlife statewide freshwater sportfish guidance

    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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