Pauchaug Brook Wildlife Management Area lies along the east bank of the Connecticut River and consists of open farm fields with edges of hardwoods. There is a boat launch for river access. Early farmers took advantage of the rich soils and relatively flat ground to convert what was a level floodplain forest to quality agricultural lands. Today crops are still planted on the majority of the WMA through cooperative agreements with local farmers. Fields are interspersed with uncut grassy strips; riparian forest remnants consisting of Silver Maple and Basswood surround the agricultural areas.

A grassy parking lot for five vehicles exists on Hinsdale Road (MA-63) about 500 feet north of the intersection with MA-10. The Office of Fishing and Boating Access maintains a concrete boat ramp on MA-10 and MA-63 that has parking spaces for up to 32 trailers. Parking areas are not maintained in winter.