Description
Lake Lorraine is a 30-acre lake located immediately south of Route 20 in a urbanized section of Springfield. Lake Lorraine has an average depth of 17 feet, a maximum depth of 22 feet and the water is typically transparent to 17 feet. The bottom type is predominantly mud with a few areas of sand and gravel. Aquatic weeds are generally sparse except for the northern cove, where they are abundant. The shoreline is 75% developed with year-round homes and a private club with a large beach. There are railroad tracks along the southern shore, which separate Lake Lorraine and Five Mile Pond. The Environmental Police have a sub-headquarters on the lake at a former public beach at the end of Lake Dr.
Recreational access
Access to Lake Lorraine is through a small public right-of-way at the corner of Michigan St. and Ross St. on the south western corner of the lake (get directions). Cartop boats may be carried in here and there is also some limited shore fishing spots as well. Shore fishing along lake Dr. is also possible but parking is limited to only a few cars at the pull-off by the launch. Please contact the City of Springfield for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lake Lorraine.
Entrance to the shore fishing and dirt cartop access of Lake Lorraine on Michigan St.
Shore fishing and dirt cartop access at Lake Lorraine.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- golden shiner
- red-breasted sunfish
- banded killifish
- brown bullhead
Lake Lorraine is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Lake Lorraine receives good numbers of trout each year and fishing pressure during spring and fall is high given the limited public access. Otherwise, little information exists regarding warm water angling and success here. Lake Lorraine has produced rainbow trout, brook trout, and largemouth bass that meet the minimum requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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