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Can you fish in Lake Cochituate?

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Can you fish in Lake Cochituate?

Fishing At Lake Cochituate The lake is home to bass, crappie, trout, sunfish, perch, pike and muskie. Check with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health before consuming the fish here, as often there are high levels of PCBs. Generally speaking, this is an ideal catch-and-release lake.

Can you boat on Lake Cochituate?

Boating. All 3 lakes are accessible by boat, but head down to South Lake for waterskiing or tubing.

Is there anything in Lake Cochituate?

The lake bed is littered with trash, including some radioactive barrels and an industrial chest in the north (almost due east of the Roadside Pines Motel).

Can you swim in Cochituate?

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Advisory remains in place due to the cyanobacteria bloom. There will be No Swimming Allowed and No lifeguards on duty. The Wayland Health Department and MDPH will continue to monitor the water quality.

How many acres is Lake Cochituate?

635 acre
Lake Cochituate is a 635 acre Great Pond located off of Route 9 and Route 30 at the intersection of the towns of Framingham, Natick, and Wayland. The lake is divided into three major basins, which are connected by navigable culverts.

Why is Lake Cochituate closed?

Meanwhile, the waterfronts at both Learned Pond and Lake Waushakum in Framingham are closed due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The water will be retested and the waterfronts will open once the bacteria is back within acceptable limits. The beaches will also be open for sunbathing with staff present.

Are dogs allowed at Lake Cochituate?

Another great spot for water-loving pooches in the off season! Lake Cochituate And Snake Brook Trail will make for a fun, easy walk and place to cool off.

Is Lake Cochituate safe?

These bodies of water are unsafe for people and pets. The department advises people not to swim or swallow the water and keep animals away. In the case of contact with water, rinse off. More information is available at www.mass.gov/dph/algae.

How do you pronounce Cochituate?

Cochituate (/koʊˈtʃɪtʃuɪt/; koh-CHIT-choo-it) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,569 at the 2010 census.

Can you swim in the Quabbin Reservoir?

Some activities, such as hiking, picnicking, birdwatching and shore and boat fishing are allowed. However, other user groups would like to recreate at the Quabbin, but cannot because of use restrictions. For example, swimming, off-road bicycling, canoeing, sailing and cross-country skiing are all prohibited.

Are there rattlesnakes in Quabbin Reservoir?

A controversial plan to establish a colony of endangered timber rattlesnakes on an island in the Quabbin Reservoir is now on hold. According to western Massachusetts state Sen. Eric Lesser, the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board voted Wednesday to indefinitely suspend the plan.

Is Quabbin open for fishing?

Season: The 2022 Quabbin Fishing Season runs from April 16 through October 15, 2022. Shore Fishing is open seven days a week for the season.