Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guidePuffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst) fishing
Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst) fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- September 25, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 4
Fish at Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst)
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk 
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHow Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst) is stocked
Littleville Lake (Chester) (21.1 mi), Sheomet Lake (Warwick) (21.6 mi), Windsor Pond (Windsor) (25 mi), Whitehall Pond (Rutland) (26.8 mi), and Holland Pond (Holland) (29.5 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Amherst, MA
Amherst manages a town beach cartop launch west of the beach off State Street (roadside parking) and a carry-in from a 15-car lot off Mill Street. Fishing is shore-only; craft must be non-motorized. Trails reach most of the shoreline.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst)?
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst) stocked?
Last stocked September 25, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in September.
How do you get on Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst)?
The nearest town is Amherst, MA. Amherst manages a town beach cartop launch west of the beach off State Street (roadside parking) and a carry-in from a 15-car lot off Mill Street. Fishing is shore-only; craft must be non-motorized. Trails reach most of the shoreline.
Which lakes near Puffers Pond (Factory Hollow Pond) (Amherst) were stocked more recently?
Littleville Lake (Chester) (21.1 mi), Sheomet Lake (Warwick) (21.6 mi), Windsor Pond (Windsor) (25 mi), Whitehall Pond (Rutland) (26.8 mi), and Holland Pond (Holland) (29.5 mi) were stocked more recently.