A roughly 475-acre chain of three connected basins straddling the Massachusetts-Connecticut line, used for bass fishing, boating, and both a guarded town beach and informal shoreline swimming.
What to expect
Managed by
Town of Southwick Lake Management Committee
413-569-5910 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I swim anywhere on the lake, or just at the town beach?
The town beach is the only lifeguarded spot, but shoreline swimming elsewhere is generally allowed as long as you stay clear of boat channels and the ramp docks.
Is ice fishing common here?
Yes, the lake is a well-known local ice fishing spot for pickerel and yellow perch once ice sets in.
What rules should I know at Congamond Lakes?
No swimming, diving, or anchoring inside a marked navigation channel.