Town: Carver
Acreage: 513
Wildlife Management Zone: 11
Waterfowl Zone: Central (South)
Description
Atwood Reservoir is a 513-acre Wildlife Management Area in Carver. The property is mostly a mix of upland forest, wetlands, and open water. The 280-acre Atwood Reservoir is the main feature of the WMA. The reservoir and surrounding land are part of Carver's long history of cranberry farming. MassWildlife acquired this property in 2017, which protected the land for wildlife and public recreation.
Location, access, & parking
Atwood Reservoir WMA is in central Carver. The main access is from two gravel parking areas along Meadow Street. From the parking areas, visitors have non-motorized access to the property.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
The WMA offers opportunities to hunt white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and small game. The reservoir and surrounding wetlands also provide good habitat for waterfowl. Atwood Reservoir is known for largemouth bass fishing and also supports other common warmwater fish species.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The mix of forest, wetlands, and open water makes this a good spot for birding and general wildlife viewing. The WMA also protects habitat for rare plant species.
About Wildlife Management Areas
WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
MassWildlife owns and manages over 220,000 acres of land to conserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide access for outdoor recreation. All WMAs are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation activities. Visit the MassWildlife Lands Viewer for an interactive map of MassWildlife properties.
You can support land protection in Massachusetts. Contributions to the Wildlands Fund help pay for the cost of acquiring wildlife habitat. Learn more about the Wildlands Fund.