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Framingham Reservoir #3

Framingham Reservoir #3 is a reservoir in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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Fish species in Framingham Reservoir #3

Framingham Reservoir #3 covers 231.05 acres in Middlesex County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Framingham Reservoir #3, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Framingham Reservoir #3

The 231.05 acres at Framingham Reservoir #3 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 Framingham Reservoir #3

Fish reported from Framingham Reservoir #3 include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Framingham Reservoir #3 with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Framingham Reservoir #3 take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Framingham Reservoir #3.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Chain pickerel in Framingham Reservoir #3 can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Framingham Reservoir #3

Choose three different structural stops before changing sections on Framingham Reservoir #3. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Framingham Reservoir #3.

When to Fish Framingham Reservoir #3

Spring at Framingham Reservoir #3 favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Framingham Reservoir #3, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Framingham Reservoir #3 become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.

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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