Lake Whalom

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Overview

Whalom Lake is a 103-acre great pond in Lunenburg and Leominster, about 3 miles east of Fitchburg near Route 13. It's clear (visibility averages about 17 feet) and fairly deep, averaging 19 feet with a 44-foot maximum. It sees heavy recreational use because it's close to Leominster and Fitchburg.

Fishing

MassWildlife calls the spring trout fishing excellent, especially from shore along Lakefront Avenue. It's stocked with trout each spring, and Cast The Water's MassWildlife records also show an Oct. 6, 2026 stocking. Bluegill and pumpkinseed can be large and fun on light tackle, and yellow perch grow a bit faster than average. Big bass and pickerel are harder to find because the lake is less fertile than similar ponds.

Species

MassWildlife surveys found largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, rock bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, yellow bullhead and banded killifish. Award fish recorded here include largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, rainbow trout and brook trout.

Seasons

Trout fishing is excellent in spring. Ice fishing for yellow perch can be productive.

Hotspots

Shore along Lakefront Avenue (western shore) for spring trout (MassWildlife).

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

The City of Leominster manages a concrete ramp suitable for trailers, with a 10-car lot off Lakeside Avenue on the west shore. Shore fishing is popular along Lakefront Avenue. Contact the City of Leominster about restrictions.

Boat ramps & launches

City of Leominster concrete ramp, Lakeside Avenue (west shore).

Ice fishing

MassWildlife says yellow perch ice fishing can be productive. Check the ice yourself.

Water facts

Area: 103 acres. Average depth: 19 ft. Max depth: 44 ft. Average clarity: about 17 ft. Bottom is muck and gravel with very little vegetation. Towns: Lunenburg and Leominster, Worcester County.

Safety & advisories

Clean all boats and gear before moving between waters to stop aquatic hitchhikers (MassWildlife; see ProtectYourWaters.net).

Nearby waters

• Lake Shirley · 4.9 km (MA)
• Barrett Pond · 6.5 km (MA)
• Fort Pond · 7.1 km (MA)
• Spectacle Pond · 8.3 km (MA)
• Squannacook River · 10.8 km (MA)
• Upper Wrights Pond · 11.8 km (MA)

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