Mare Meadow Reservoir

Mare Meadow Reservoir covers 283 acres in Worcester County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Mare Meadow Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. The documented storage volume is about 6,040 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Mare Meadow Reservoir Affect Fishing

The 283 acres at Mare Meadow Reservoir provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

At Mare Meadow Reservoir, test several examples of the same feature before deciding a pattern is absent. At Mare Meadow Reservoir, a depth or cover type that produces twice is stronger evidence than one isolated bite.

Fish and Baits at Mare Meadow Reservoir

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

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Mare Meadow Reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Mare Meadow Reservoir, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For Mare Meadow Reservoir yellow perch, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Bullheads at Mare Meadow Reservoir will take worms and small pieces of cut bait presented close to soft bottom.

How the Seasons Change Mare Meadow Reservoir

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

A Practical Plan for Fishing Mare Meadow Reservoir

Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Mare Meadow Reservoir. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Mare Meadow Reservoir.

Useful Tackle for Mare Meadow Reservoir

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles jigs, small crankbaits and live-bait rigs on Mare Meadow Reservoir. A medium-heavy rod with 12- to 15-pound line covers bass jigs and bottom rigs at Mare Meadow Reservoir.

Mare Meadow Reservoir FAQs

What does the 283-acre size mean when fishing Mare Meadow Reservoir?

Divide Mare Meadow Reservoir into smaller sections and require a pattern to repeat before crossing the entire 283-acre water.

Why is no maximum depth promised for Mare Meadow Reservoir?

No dependable maximum was found for Mare Meadow Reservoir; use observed contours and lure contact rather than an invented depth.

What does the 6,040 acre-foot volume reveal about Mare Meadow Reservoir?

The documented volume shows that Mare Meadow Reservoir can hold fish well beyond its visible banks, especially near the original channel and deeper structural changes.