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The new boardwalk at Pontoosuc Lake Park in Pittsfield. The area has several access points for shore fishing.

Great Spots to Catch a Fish in Berkshire County

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Windsor Lake in North Adams is regularly stocked with trout. 

Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of time and great weather to catch some fish.

Most major lakes, ponds, and rivers, including the Housatonic, are open to fishing year-round with catch limits; smaller rivers and brooks have catch limits of three after Sept. 11 and eight after April 1. Find a list of fishing seasons and limits here

Berkshire County has scenic places to sail this fall as well as stand on the edge and cast out.

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. Restrooms and dairy bar are open seasonally and there is a public beach and campground. 

Pontoosuc Lake
Pittsfield

This lake is popular not only in the summer months but also in the winter months for ice fishing. This spot is best known for its yellow perch.

Farnam's Causeway
Cheshire

The causeway on Farnam's Road splits Cheshire Reservoir. There are multiple fishing piers on the north side and a boat launch on the south side, plus public restrooms. 

If you forget any fishing necessities there is also a shack that carries live bait. This spot is popular for large mouth bass.

Laurel Lake
Lee 

Laurel Lake is not only a great view but a great place to boat or fish. Bass are a popular catch. There's a public paved ramp and large parking lot located on the southern tip of the lake and there is no fee to launch.

Beartown State Forest and Campground
Great Barrington

Enjoy a picnic while also using the pier to fish out of Benedict Pond. If you need a break from fishing you can enjoy a lunch at one of the many park benches, a dip in the public beach, or a walk along the water on one of the trails.


The launch at Onoto Lake in Pittsfield. 

Stockbridge Bowl
Stockbridge

This is another spot you can boat but also fish from the edge. The lake is also a popular scenic spot. Fishermen are known to catch trout, bass, and sunfish here.

Onota Lake
Pittsfield

Park your car at Burbank Park and head over to the boat launch to sail out into Onota Lake. No boat? No problem! You can also stand on the pier to cast. 

Onota Lake is stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout every year, and with the right bait you're sure to get a catch.

 


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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.

This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre. 

The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.

The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.

It's on the market for $349,900.

We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? 

A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.

What was your first impression when you walked into this home?

I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home? 

The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for? 

I can see all sorts of people in this house. 

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.

You can find out more about this home on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

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