Ice Fishing Spots and Derbys This WinterBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
11:12AM / Wednesday, February 04, 2026 | |
With winter really upon us and temperatures hitting negatives you might be wondering where a great spot for ice fishing might be. Throughout Berkshire county there are many different bodies of water to choose from.
Be sure to have your fishing license for those 15 years or older that you can purchase online through MassFishHunt.
Also make sure the ice is thick enough before heading out as well as let someone know where you are going. Have an ice fishing destination you want included on our list–email info@iberskhires.com.
Stockbridge Bowl
Stockbridge
The lake is a popular scenic spot. Fishermen are known to catch trout, bass, and sunfish here. This is the perfect place to set up your tent or chair and cut a hole for your fish.
Laurel Lake
Lee
Laurel Lake is not only a great view but bass are a popular catch. There's a public paved ramp and large parking lot located on the southern tip of the lake.
Pontoosuc Lake
Pittsfield
This spot is best known for its yellow perch. It's quite popular for ice fishing so you're sure to also meet some new friends out on the ice.
Be sure to participate in this year's annual ice fishing derby on Saturday, Feb. 21.
More information here.
Onota Lake
Pittsfield
Onota Lake is stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout every year, and with the right bait you're sure to get a catch.
Cheshire Reservoir
Cheshire
This is a great spot to catch bass, pickerel and pike.
Be sure to participate in the years annual ice fishing derby on Sunday, February 8th.
More information here.
Windsor Lake
North Adams
Affectionately known as Fish Pond, this small lake is stocked with rainbow trout, some brook and brown trout, and chain pickerel.
Mercers Pond
Great Barrington
A great place to set up a tent and make a hole for the perfect fish to hopefully win at this year's fishing derby on Saturday, Feb. 14.
More information here.
Be sure to safely get on the ice and make sure if it's good for you to go out on, MassWildlife has many tips so that you can keep yourself and others safe when ice fishing.
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