Link to Other Corps SitesWelcome to Littleville Lake in Huntington, Massachusetts
Recreation:

Photo of a white water canoer on the river.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Littleville Lake about 1 mile off Rt.112 in Huntington and Chester, Massachusetts. The 1,567 acre park offers visitors many opportunities to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation activities.

Situated in the scenic Berkshire Hills, hikers and sightseers can enjoy wandering along the old cart roads that run on both sides of the lake. During the fall foliage season, Littleville Lake and nearby areas provide leaf peepers with many scenic vistas.

Every spring, water releases at Littleville Lake are coordinated with those from nearby Knightville Dam to provide challenging flows for the annual Westfield River Wildwater Canoe Races.

Photo of an ice fishermen, fishing.
The Huntington Access Area provides a boat ramp and parking area for easy access to the lake for fishing. Motors, however are limited to a maximum of 10 horsepower. Canoes may be launced at the upper end of the reservoir in the Dayville Area.

A small picnic area with tables is available just below the dam.

Swimming and camping are prohibited at Littleville Lake because the lake serves as a backup water supply reservoir for the city of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Ice fishing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing and sledding are very popular during the quiet and serene days of winter.

Littleville Lake is a favorite spot for fishermen all year round. Trout, bass, yellow perch and smelt are major species found in the lake. Hunting and fishing are permitted in accordance with posted restrictions and Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife laws. For more information on hunting or fishing, you can contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife