Quaboag Wildlife Management Area

Quaboag Wildlife Management Area

Important Bird Area West Brookfield, Massachusetts 01585

Official Website
Quaboag Wildlife Management Area map
Quaboag Important Bird Area webpage

About this Location

Quaboag Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a very large and diverse property comprised of large open agricultural fields, hardwood ridges, and open marshes. The Quaboag River flows through the WMA and there are numerous beaver complexes on the property.

Parking for this area is located at Long Hill Road (4 vehicles), East Main Street (MA-9) 4 vehicles, Lower River Street (MS-148) 2 vehicles, and Boyes Avenue (4 vehicles).

Currently, there is active agriculture and annual mowing in the agricultural fields as well to maintain open habitats.

Given the diverse habitat this WMA offers, hunting opportunities are abundant throughout for many game animals Ring-necked pheasants are stocked here. The Quaboag River offers opportunities to fish for warm water species and is a popular destination for northern pike anglers. OFBA has a cartop/canoe access located on Route 148 for launching crafts into the Quaboag River.

The Quaboag River offers waterfowl, marshland birds, and aquatic mammal viewing opportunities. Also, American bitterns have been spotted in the impoundment areas of the river. Raptors are also common in the open field areas as well as a popular spot to see a bald eagle soaring above.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has descriptions and maps of hikes at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website and Quaboag Important Bird Area webpage

Last updated December 18, 2023