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Coachlace Pond

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

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Fish species in Coachlace Pond

Coachlace Pond covers 35 acres in Worcester County. The recorded maximum depth at Coachlace Pond is 21 feet. The documented storage volume is about 201 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Coachlace Pond

The verified 21-foot maximum gives Coachlace 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 Coachlace Pond

Fish reported from Coachlace Pond include black crappie, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Coachlace 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

Crappie anglers on Coachlace Pond should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. Perch anglers on Coachlace Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Coachlace 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 Coachlace Pond

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

When to Fish Coachlace Pond

On Coachlace Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Coachlace Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Coachlace 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.

  • Black Crappie — 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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