Richmond Pond is located in the Berkshires in the town of Richmond. Although the Richmond Pond shoreline is saturated with private residences as well as two summer camps, the public boat ramp which is located on Town Beach Road is an excellent location for public access. The 218 acre raised great pond has a maximum depth of 53 feet and can be fished from the shore as well as by boat.
As many of you are aware, spring trout stocking is already underway in Massachusetts. Trout stocking in the Berkshires began last week and according to the Department Of Fish And Game, will continue up until Memorial Day weekend. As of this writing the following lakes in Berkshire County have already been stocked with trout;
Summer deer scouting has been an oft-debated topic amongst deer hunters for generations. Some hunters feel that scouting for deer in the summer isn’t all that helpful as summer deer patterns will have changed by the fall. Other hunters however, are in favor of summer deer scouting as it offers an excellent opportunity to explore deer habitat well in advance of the hunting season. I personally prefer to do my deer scouting in July and August so that I can pattern the deer early on which leaves enough time for my scent to clear out of the area that I intend to hunt well before deer season begins.
Stockbridge Bowl is located in the Berkshires in the town of Stockbridge just off of Route 183. The 372 acre water body has a maximum depth of approximately 48 feet and can be fished from the shore and by boat. Ice fishing is very popular on Stockbridge Bowl during the winter months. There is a lot of boat traffic on the lake during the summer months which makes fishing Stockbridge Bowl very difficult during this time of year. I’ve caught plenty of fish in Stockbridge Bowl throughout the years and thought that I would share some tips for fishing Stockbridge Bowl with you.
Hiking is a great activity for friends and families to partake in. Hiking is a wonderful form of exercise as there are trails of varying intensity so that even novice athletes can get outside and start having fun immediately. As with any sport or outdoor activity there are basic safety guidelines for hiking that should be followed to help avoid accidents and injury. Please be sure to read these hiking safety tips before you venture out into the woods.
Laurel Lake is located in the Berkshires on the Lee / Lenox border just off of Route 20. The 170 acre water body has a maximum depth of approximately 53 feet and can be fished from the shore and by boat. Ice fishing on Laurel Lake is very popular in the winter months and as such, many local organizations choose to hold their ice fishing tournaments on the lake. I’ve been fishing this lake for most of my life and thought that I would share some fishing tips for Laurel Lake with you.
Choosing the right fishing line is one of the most important aspects of fishing equipment selection. There are three types of fishing line; monofilament, braided, and fluorocarbon. This article will explain the features and benefits of these fishing lines so that you’ll know how to choose the fishing line that’s best for you.
When fishing from the shore the color of your clothing can in fact affect your fishing success. Trout for example, can see colors very well up to 12 feet away. The color white, as well as fluorescent colors such as red, yellow, and orange are highly visible to trout. It is therefore possible that brightly colored clothing could negatively impact your fishing success, especially if you’re fishing for trout in clearwater shallow brooks and streams. It is therefore recommended that fisherman should wear earth tone or camouflage clothing that allows the angler to better blend in with their surroundings.
The OFF! Clip-On mosquito repellent claims to keep mosquitos away without the need to apply bug spray directly to one’s skin. I’ve always been curious as to whether or not the OFF! Clip-On works ever since I had first seen the commercials. My curiosity had finally gotten the best of me so I decided to purchase an OFF! Clip-On, test it out, and write up a product review.
Bass metabolism is at its peak during the summer months when water temperatures reach between 80 and 90 degrees. Bass therefore feed most frequently in the summer which makes summertime ideal for bass fishing. These summer bass fishing tips will help you successfully catch bass all summer long.