West Lake

West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake covers 60 acres in Berkshire County. The recorded maximum depth at West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake is 13 feet. At West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake, the documented storage volume is about 1,130 acre-feet.

What to Expect at West Lake

The verified 13-foot maximum gives West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake 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 West Lake

Fish reported from West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rock bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Largemouth bass in West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Brown bullheads in West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake are best approached with a worm or small piece of cut bait on bottom.

A Simple Fishing Plan for West Lake

Let wind and water color choose the first section on West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake.

When to Fish West Lake

On West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at West Lake northeast of Abbey Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.