Largemouth Bass is recorded in 14 of the 19 spots within 75 minutes of Worcester. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Worcester in February, March, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Worcester
1. Lake Quinsigamond
Lake Quinsigamond is a 7-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Lake Quinsigamond, the public ramp on Lake Quinsigamond closest to downtown (≈ 3.1 mi). Public access on Lake Quinsigamond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 85 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Atlantic Salmon.
2. Lake Chaubunagungamaug
Lake Chaubunagungamaug is a 20-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Webster Lake, the public ramp on Lake Chaubunagungamaug closest to downtown (≈ 16.3 mi). Public access on Lake Chaubunagungamaug: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 45 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Smallmouth Bass.
3. Manchaug Pond
Manchaug Pond is a 23-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Manchaug Pond, the public ramp on Manchaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 12 mi). Public access on Manchaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
4. Whitehall Reservoir
Whitehall Reservoir is a 23-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Whitehall Reservoir, the public ramp on Whitehall Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 11.8 mi). Public access on Whitehall Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie.
5. Hamilton Reservoir
Hamilton Reservoir is a 36-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Hamilton Reservoir, the public ramp on Hamilton Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 22.4 mi). Public access on Hamilton Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
536 min · 25.7 miHamilton Reservoir
Hampden
max 20 ft · surveyed
Water page6. Norton Reservoir
Norton Reservoir is a 52-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Surveyed depths reach 9 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Pumpkinseed.














