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Are There Bears Around Quabbin Valley?


Okay I admit people realize there are a few bears scattered throughout the Commonwealth but most think of the Berkshires not necessarily the area around Quabbin Valley. Many folks visit the Quabbin Valley area throughout the year to partake in all the region has to offer. When you stop and consider how great the fisheries [...]

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Quabbin Fishing Season Winds Down


Just when we think everything is looking up and starting to get better, a reality check often hits. After a warm and dry summer, fall has arrived often indicating an upswing in fish activity on Quabbin Reservoir. Not many will argue with the premise that fishing on the Big Lady is great during the fall [...]

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Quabbin Reservoir Lake Trout Fishing


Did you realize there are only two bodies of water within the Commonwealth harboring populations of lake trout … Quabbin Reservoir and  nearby Wachusett Reservoir. Both reservoirs offer restricted access with Quabbin being the only of the two where boats are allowed. If you’re fortunate enough to be on the Big Lady and searching for [...]

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Annual Quabbin Reservoir Deer Permits Drawn


As part of the DOCR’s mandate to protect the waters and lands of Quabbin Reservoir and Reservation, controlled deer hunts are held each your to manage the herd thriving throughout the reservation area. Initiated in 1991, the MDC (now DOCR) determined the size of the herd had grown (3 to 5 times state average) in [...]

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M. Tougias’ Quabbin: A History & Explorers Guide


If you are planning a trip to the Quabbin Valley area, you may want to consider investing in one of the available “guide-style” books such as “Quabbin: A History and Explorers Guide” by Michael Tougias. Tougias’ book is subdivided into two main segments where the first segment is further partitioned into three parts addressing the [...]

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