Chauncy Lake
Massachusetts · Worcester
- 173 acres mapped (USGS NHD)
- 3.6 km shoreline
- County: Worcester
- Shoreline outline: USGS NHD
- Massachusetts freshwater fishing (MassWildlife)
The pin marks the middle of the water, for directions. The shoreline on the map comes from USGS NHD.
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Overview
Lake Chauncy is in northern Westborough off Route 9. Its shore is lightly wooded and mostly protected: much of it borders the Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area or Westborough conservation land. The 182-acre great pond averages 14 feet deep (21 max) over muck with some rubble, sand and gravel. Clarity can be poor, especially during occasional algae blooms. Weeds are abundant, mostly in the shallow coves on the west and north shores.
Fishing
Largemouth are plentiful, and the west shore's heavy cover is the place to find them. Panfish are abundant, and some bullhead top a pound. Award fish include largemouth bass; chain pickerel; black crappie; and brown bullhead, and white and yellow perch.
Species
MassWildlife surveys found largemouth bass; chain pickerel; panfish such as bluegill, pumpkinseed, white perch and yellow perch; brown bullhead and yellow bullhead; and landlocked alewife and white sucker. Tiger muskie are stocked occasionally when available; see MassWildlife's pike and tiger muskie stocking page.
Hotspots
West shore cover for largemouth bass.
Regulations
MassWildlife freshwater regulations apply: https://www.mass.gov/freshwater-fishing-regulations. Check local town or DCR rules for access fees and restrictions.
Licensing
A Massachusetts freshwater fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older.
Access
MassWildlife's concrete ramp is off Chauncy Street on the south shore, with a gravel lot for 10-15 cars. Trails from the lot lead into the MacCallum WMA for shore fishing. On the north shore, Westborough has an unimproved cartop launch and lots of shoreline on the old state hospital grounds off Lyman Street. Contact MassWildlife's Central District with questions.
Ice fishing
Pickerel and white perch are regular catches through the ice (MassWildlife).
Water facts
182 acres; average depth 14 ft; max 21 ft.
Nearby waters
- Hopkinton Reservoir · 8.8 km (MA)
- Sudbury Reservoir · 8.8 km (MA)
- Lake Quinsigamond · 12 km (MA)
- Pratt Pond · 12.5 km (MA)
- Ashland Reservoir · 13.5 km (MA)
- Wachusett Reservoir · 13.8 km (MA)
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MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)