Mascuppic Lake
Massachusetts · Middlesex
- County: Middlesex
- Shoreline outline: not yet matched (basemap OSM)
- Massachusetts freshwater fishing (MassWildlife)
The pin is approximate, near the middle of the water. The shoreline on the map comes from OpenStreetMap.
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Overview
Mascuppic Lake is a 217-acre lake about 1.5 miles east of Tyngsborough center. Its waterfront is heavily developed and the lake sees heavy summer recreation.
Fishing
Largemouth bass are probably the most popular game fish, with more larger fish being reported. The lake has produced award-size largemouth bass, carp and tiger musky.
Species
Species found in MassWildlife surveys: largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, brown bullhead, yellow bullhead, bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, golden shiner, American eel.
Regulations
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply: https://www.mass.gov/freshwater-fishing-regulations. Confirm current seasons, limits and any special rules there; this page is not a legal source.
Licensing
Anglers 15 and older need a Massachusetts fishing license (MassWildlife).
Access
MassWildlife manages a paved ramp for trailered boats off Willowdale Ave. at the far eastern corner, with parking for 10 trailers. Shore access is limited to areas near the ramp. There is also cartop and shore access at the Tyngsborough town beach off Mascuppic Trail on the northwest shore; a town placard is required to park, and fishing from the beach is restricted during swim season.
Boat ramps & launches
MassWildlife paved ramp off Willowdale Ave., parking for 10 trailers.
Ice fishing
MassWildlife says ice fishing is very popular here.
Water facts
217 acres; average depth 12 ft; max 31 ft; water clear to about 10 ft; heavy vegetation patches in the northeast and southwest coves.
Safety & advisories
Clean all boats and gear before moving between waters to stop aquatic hitchhikers (MassWildlife; see ProtectYourWaters.net).
Nearby waters
- Althea Lake · 1.7 km (MA)
- Flint Pond · 2.9 km (MA)
- Newfield Pond · 4.9 km (MA)
- Nabnasset Pond · 7.1 km (MA)
- Long Sought-for Pond · 7.7 km (MA)
- Massapoag Pond · 8.4 km (MA)
More in Middlesex
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MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)