Description
Sheomet Lake is a 33-acre infertile coldwater impoundment of the West Branch of the Tully River located in Warwick State Forest, 3.7 miles east of Route 78 and Athol Road in Warwick. Sheomet Lake has an average depth of 6 feet, a maximum depth of 13 feet, and its waters are brown in color with a transparency of 6 feet. The bottom is muck and gravel and there are several small islands and rock outcrops found throughout. Aquatic vegetation is scant and covers approximately 10 percent of the surface area. Sheomet Lake falls entirely within Warwick State Forest and its shores are undeveloped and completely forested.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages an unimproved dirt and gravel launch suitable for cartop boats and light trailered craft to the right of the dam off of Athol Rd. on the southern shore (get directions). An unpaved parking area can accommodate approximately 20 vehicles. The entire shoreline is open and accessible to shore fishing. Please contact DCR offices of Warwick State Forest for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Sheomet Lake.
The dirt and gravel boat launch at Sheomet Lake.
Additional parking at Sheomet Lake.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- smallmouth bass
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- brown bullhead
- pumpkinseed
- white sucker
- golden shiner
- American eel
Sheomet Lake is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Sheomet Lake is stocked generously and as a result is a popular trout fishing destination throughout the year. Its wooded shores and remote setting offer a relaxing day on the water or ice, whichever your preference. While most anglers will be concentrating on trout, smallmouth bass and yellow perch can also be caught albeit in smaller numbers. Sheomet Lake has produced smallmouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch, brook trout, and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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