An MWRA/DCR-protected drinking-water reservoir and surrounding watershed land extending into northeastern Ashland, open for limited shoreline fishing and passive recreation under state watershed rules.
What to expect
Hours
one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, in fishing season only
Fishing
Allowed first Saturday in April through Nov 30, shoreline only, closest area to dam and MWRA facilities excluded
Managed by
DCR Division of Water Supply Protection
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Not here
No bathhouse
no bathhouse; not a swim facility
No drinking water
none provided on site
Worth knowing
- A hunting permit (no fee) is required to hunt on DCR Division of Water Supply Protection land.
Common questions
Can you swim in the Sudbury Reservoir?
No, it is an active public drinking water supply and swimming is not permitted.
Yes, shoreline fishing is allowed in season, except near the dam and MWRA facilities.
Is there an entry fee at Sudbury Reservoir Watershed?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Sudbury Reservoir Watershed?
No swimming or boating; active drinking-water supply reservoir. No fishing within the closest portion of the reservoir to the dam and MWRA facilities.