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Pontoosuc Lake

Details unconfirmedPond · Pittsfield, MA
Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Right now

A 511-acre lake straddling Pittsfield and Lanesborough, stocked each spring and fall with trout and known for producing large northern pike and tiger muskellunge. Winter brings steady ice fishing once it freezes.

What to expect

Fishing
Allowed
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, ice fishing more common than skating
Kayak Canoe Sup
Allowed
Managed by
MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Public Access Board; City of Pittsfield Parks & Recreation Website

Common questions

Is there ice fishing?
Yes, and it's the lake's main winter draw. Northern pike here largely reproduce naturally, and most are caught through the ice.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.