with Andre Lynch, The Black Woodsman
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Andre Lynch moved to the Berkshires four years ago to continue his career as an equity professional in academe. Recently, he left the field to pursue passions in the outdoors, cooking, and consulting. He owns three businesses centered around connecting people to community— whether over a meal, on the lake, or in a workshop.
What: Kayaking, Fishing
FISHING AND KAYAKING
Find a place to
GO
WILD
Where:
1. Buckley Dunton Lake, October Mountain State Forest: Andre recommends Buckley Dunton Lake, located on Buckley Dunton Road in Becket. A beautiful mid-size lake, kayakers can hand launch their watercraft from the dam and fish for bullheads, pumpkinseed, shiners, pickerel, or bass.
2. Plainfield Pond, 690 MA-8A, Colrain: A 59-acre lake, Plainfield Pond is located in Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest. The town maintains both a beach and a boat launch on the south shore of the pond located on Main Street( MA- 116). Andre recommends launching from Plainfield Beach to fish for pickerel, large mouth bass, yellow perch, and northern pike.
Andre’ s Why:“ It doesn’ t matter where you find yourself in the Berkshires for an outdoor activity, you can be assured that the backdrop will be breathtaking. Sometimes catching fish isn’ t even the goal … it’ s just the experience of being outside in a place so awing and beautiful! Remember that you belong … no matter what the world says … you belong!”
Find @ blackwoodsman on Instagram and Facebook.
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
60 + miles of trails to explore
Visit bnrc. org for trails and and outdoor activities.
Fall 2025 BERKSHIRE MAGAZINE // 85