Forest Lake

Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond covers 49 acres in Hampden County. The recorded maximum depth at Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond is 36 feet.

What to Expect at Forest Lake

The verified 36-foot maximum gives Forest Lake west of Bennett Street 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 Forest Lake

Fish reported from Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond include bluegill, brook trout, brown bullhead, brown trout, common carp, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond yellow perch, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Brown bullheads in Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond are best approached with a worm or small piece of cut bait on bottom. Common carp in Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond can be targeted with corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Forest Lake

Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond.

When to Fish Forest Lake

Early spring on Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Forest Lake west of Bennett Street Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.