Description
Rico Lake is a 195-acre impoundment of Furnace Brook located in the Elliotts Corner section of Taunton. Rico Lake has an average depth of 7 feet, a maximum depth of 20 feet and its shores are completely forested as the lake lies entirely within Massasoit State Park.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages two dirt and gravel launches suitable for cartop boats off of Middleboro Avenue on the north western shore (get directions). The first launch has parking for about 20 cars and the second which is 100 yards up the road has space for about 10 cars. No motors are allowed and shore fishing is possible along Middleboro Avenue and throughout the rest of the shoreline from hiking trails in Massasoit State Park. Please contact the DCR offices of Massasoit State Park for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Rico Lake.
Park in this gravel pull-off of of Middleboro Avenue.
There are several places to launch a cartop boat or shore fish from the parking area.
There are several places to launch a cartop boat or shore fish from the parking area.
There are several places to launch a cartop boat or shore fish from the parking area.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- brown bullhead
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- American eel
- golden shiner
Rico lake is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Rico Lake contains many small bays and a few islands that have excellent structure and hold lots of fish. The deepest water occurs in the northern half of the pond but if you can bare the paddle, try the southern half of the lake for chain pickerel and bass. Rico Lake has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, black crappie, sunfish, and bullhead that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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