Located in Sturbridge, this lake averages 23 feet in depth with a maximum of 45 feet. Transparency is high at 17 feet. The shoreline is about 80% developed with year-round homes and summer cottages. The southern end has a paved public boat ramp and parking lot for 20 cars. Access for shore fishing is somewhat limited because of the number of private dwellings. Fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming are all popular at this lake.
Big Alum is stocked each spring with rainbow trout and brown trout. This attractive lake draws a considerable number of anglers interested in catching trout from mid-April through early June. Big Alum Pond maintains a layer of cold oxygenated water throughout the warm summer months which enables trout to survive for multiple seasons. While an occasional large (2lb+) trout is taken, anglers will be mostly fishing for recently stocked fish, which are abundant. Trout fishing is best in spring and fall.
Anglers can expect to catch both Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass in good numbers with an occasional large (5 lb.+) fish. Ice fishing for Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch is also popular. Big Alum Pond has produced Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Sunfish, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sport Fishing Awards Program
The town of Sturbridge manages a concrete ramp and a parking area suitable for 10 trailers. Shore access is restricted to areas immediately adjacent to the ramp.
Species of fish Found: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, redbreast sunfish, brown bullhead, yellow bullhead, brown trout, rainbow trout, and tiger trout.
Look for these species in the lake, maybe you’ll be lucky enough to catch a couple!
