Lake Garfield facts for kids
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 Lake Garfield
Location in Massachusetts
Lake Garfield
Location in the United States
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| Location | Berkshire County, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°10′59″N 73°11′53″W / 42.183°N 73.198°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 275 acres (111 ha) |
| Average depth | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Dam | Lake Garfield Dam |
| Settlements | Monterey |
Lake Garfield is a beautiful lake in Massachusetts, U.S. It covers about 275-acre (111 ha) of water. You can find it near the town of Monterey in Berkshire County. This lake is actually a reservoir, which means it's a man-made lake used to store water.
Discover Lake Garfield
Lake Garfield is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It's about half a mile north of the Monterey town center. You can easily find it off Route 23. The lake was named after a local family who lived in the area.
What Lives in Lake Garfield?
A survey in 1979 found 12 different types of fish in Lake Garfield! These fish include:
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- Pumpkinseed
- Yellow perch
- Chain pickerel
- Rainbow trout
- Golden shiner
- Brown bullhead
- Bluegill
- White sucker
- Rock bass
- White perch
Lake Garfield is a popular spot for fishing, especially for rainbow trout in the spring. Even though there are many yellow and white perch, the bigger gamefish like bass or pickerel are sometimes harder to find. However, you might still catch a good-sized one!
Visiting Lake Garfield
At the western end of the lake, near Tyringham Road, there is a public boat ramp. There is also a parking lot for visitors. However, please note that the town of Monterey closes these facilities for boats from June 15 to September 6. This is because it's swimming season, and the lake gets very busy with people enjoying the water!
