Buffumville Reservoir, Oxford/Charlton

General Information Buffamville Reservoir is a 451-acre impoundment of the Little River that is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Putnam Road bisects the reservoir into a 265 acre north basin which has a mean depth of 8 feet and a maximum of 15 ft and a 186 acre south basin that exhibits a mean depth of 10 ft and a maximum of 19 feet. Aquatic vegetation such as Milfoil, pickerelweed and sedges are abundant in the southern basin and the western shoreline of the northern basin. Boaters should be weary of numerous submerged stumps and dead trees that are scattered along the eastern shore of the southern basin. Recreational Access The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages a paved boat ramp suitable for trailered craft and associated ample parking area at the north end of the south basin off Putnam Road (71°54'34"W 42° 7'13"N). A culvert large enough to accommodate passage of most sport fishing boats connects the two basins. Except for a public swimming area on the east shore of the north basin, the shoreline of the entire reservoir is undeveloped and is accessible to shore fishing. Please contact the Corps of Engineers for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Buffumville Reservoir. Fish Populations The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, and White Sucker. Fishing While Largemouth bass can be taken throughout the reservoir the southern basin and its extensive weed beds, submerged stumps, rocks, and standing dead trees make it particularly productive. Buffumville Reservoir has produced Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Black Crappie that meet minimum size for recognition by the Sportfishing Awards Program.

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