A 179-acre MassWildlife property spanning Bernardston and Leyden on the steep hillsides along Shattuck Brook near the Vermont border, valued for native and stocked brook trout fishing and exemplary riparian forest habitat.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed or physically tethered/restrained on Wildlife Management Area land under statewide MassWildlife regulation, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial; handlers must pick up and…
Hours
Massachusetts WMAs are open access with no gate.
Accessibility
Not accessible; no formal parking or graded path.
Fishing
Allowed Brook trout fishing, both native and stocked; subject to state freshwater fishing regulations and season.
Hiking
Allowed year-round, unmarked/informal terrain
Managed by
MassWildlife, Connecticut Valley District
WebsiteWhat's here
Not here
No info kiosk
No kiosk or parking area reported.
Common questions
Yes. Shattuck Brook holds both native and stocked brook trout, a highlight of this WMA.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
Not really. There's no formal parking area; access is informal from Keets Brook Road.
Is there an entry fee at Shattuck Brook WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shattuck Brook WMA?
Dogs must be leashed or physically tethered/restrained on Wildlife Management Area land under statewide MassWildlife regulation, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial; handlers must pick up and remove waste in and near parking areas. This state rule is…
Is Shattuck Brook WMA wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; no formal parking or graded path.
What rules should I know at Shattuck Brook WMA?
Alcohol, off-road driving, camping, target practice, fires, and removal of vegetation, soil, or stone are prohibited on WMA land without a written MassWildlife permit.