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MJEFF, thanks for that correction on the speed limit at Whitehall. I was confusing it with another location. Anyone fish the Charles out of Waltham? I hear it's pretty good. I have fished the lower end in Cambridge and Boston, it's really tough especially with all of the rowers and big cabin cruisers heading out to the ocean.

I have fished it from shore dozens of times and took my 19' Basstracker in their this past fall along with 2 other boats that were fiberglass. There are definitely lots of stumps and there will be sections in the back that you won't be able to reach, but if you go slow it's not bad. The water level does not change very much in the summer. According to the farmer I talked to that originally owned the property it was a cedar tree farm. The town bought it about 40 years ago and flooded it to its original condition. The section that the boat ramp is on is the original pond from before the flooding. This section is the deepest at about 15' in the center. I have caught some decent fish here in the past. One more thing, the parking is across the street from the ramp and should hold atleast 8 boats packed tight. Good luck in your tournament.

Thanks Crestliner for the info on the Quabbin. I'm in the process of fixing up a smaller boat to take into places like that. Hopefully it will be done by summer. Soxfan, there is a 6mph speed limit on Whitehall. The fishing can be tough but worth it, I caught my largest LMB 6lbs.4oz there with a 5"green pumpkin texas rigged worm in 2' of water with temps in the 90's. Many 3-5lb LMB are caught there as well. It is mostly 4'-5' deep depending on the time of year, the eastside near the dam is 10' and the southern end is 20'-30'. My friend caught a 4.5lb rainbow trout on a crankbait in the southern end. Although we think it was a breeder released by the fisheries dept. It had rounded and red fins. It will be well worth the trip if you go. Sorry for rattling on, I will end now.

Hey Bassmedic, are there any motor restrictions on the quabbin? I have heard yes and no.

I live in Attleboro and me and my wife who is my team tournament club partner fish Lake Sabattia, Lake Pearl and Whitehall Reservoir frequently. But, if it's smallies your after and you don't want to drive to the Cape from western Ma. then try Lake Singletary in Shrewsbury next to Worcester or in Worcester Lake Quinsigamond. If any one is interested there is an open tournament at South Watappa on 25 April 09., just show up for 0600 hrs, pay, fish and hopefully win.