Rainbow Trout is recorded in 10 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, Rainbow Trout peaks around Worcester in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout 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. Mashapaug Pond
Mashapaug Pond is a 44-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Mashapaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 24.4 mi). Public access on Mashapaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye.
3. 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.
336 min · 25.7 miHamilton Reservoir
Hampden
max 20 ft · surveyed
Water page4. Canobie Lake
Canobie Lake is a 63-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
5. Contoocook Lake
Contoocook Lake is a 64-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Town Landing, the public ramp on Contoocook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 37.9 mi). Public access on Contoocook Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
6. Wangumbaug Lake
Wangumbaug Lake is a 63-minute drive from downtown Worcester. Launch at Coventry Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Wangumbaug Lake closest to downtown (≈ 43.1 mi). Public access on Wangumbaug Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye.
