Description
Putnamville Reservoir is a 270-acre impoundment of an unnamed tributary to the Ipswich River located half a mile east of I-95 in Danvers. Putnamville Reservoir has an average depth of 15 feet, a maximum depth of 27 feet and the immediate shoreline falls within Danvers water supply land and is undeveloped. The reservoir is used as a drinking water supply and is managed by Salem/Beverly Water Board.
Recreational access
The Salem/Beverly Water Supply Board manages the Reservoir and its surrounding lands and shore fishing is permitted by town issued permit. Shoreline access is along Rt. 35 and parking is available at a few pull-offs and along the shoulder (get directions). No boats are permitted on the reservoir and ice fishing is not allowed. Please contact the town of Danvers for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Putnamville Reservoir.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- black crappie
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- golden shiner
- brown bullhead
Fishing
When visiting Putmanville Reservoir be sure to follow the rules regarding access and permitted activities which are in place to protect the quality of the water in this drinking water supply reservoir. Both large and smallmouth bass are present here and can be caught from shore quite readily. Yellow perch and black crappie are also abundant with larger fish, some exceeding 15 inches being reported. Putnamville Reservoir has produced largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, bullhead, sunfish that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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