Baddacook Pond
Massachusetts · Middlesex
- County: Middlesex
- Shoreline outline: not yet matched (basemap OSM)
- Massachusetts freshwater fishing (MassWildlife)
The pin is approximate, near the middle of the water. The shoreline on the map comes from OpenStreetMap.
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Overview
Baddacook Pond is an 84-acre great pond off Martins Pond Road in Groton. Its shoreline is surrounded by conserved land and is largely undeveloped. It's deep for the area, averaging 16 feet with a maximum of 51 feet according to MassWildlife (a 2017 town bathymetric study measured 47.4 ft).
Fishing
MassWildlife stocks Baddacook with trout every spring and fall, and Cast The Water's MassWildlife stocking records show a trout stocking on Oct. 9, 2026. The pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, bullhead, brook trout, brown trout and tiger trout big enough for MassWildlife's Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
Species
MassWildlife surveys found largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, yellow bullhead and golden shiner. Stocked trout are added in spring and fall.
Seasons
Trout stockings come in spring and fall.
Regulations
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply: https://www.mass.gov/freshwater-fishing-regulations. Confirm current seasons, limits and any special rules there; this page is not a legal source.
Licensing
Anglers 15 and older need a Massachusetts fishing license (MassWildlife).
Access
MassWildlife manages a paved boat ramp suitable for trailered boats off Martins Pond Road on the north shore. Parking is limited to a few spots along the road. There's limited shore access at the ramp, and more from the hiking trails in the Baddacook Field Conservation Area. Contact the Town of Groton about fees and restrictions.
Boat ramps & launches
MassWildlife paved ramp, Martins Pond Road (north shore).
Activities
Fishing, paddling and hiking in the Baddacook Field Conservation Area.
Water facts
Area: 84 acres (MassWildlife). Average depth: 16 ft. Max depth: 51 ft (MassWildlife); 47.4 ft max and 15.4 ft average in the 2017 SŌLitude survey for the Town of Groton. Town: Groton, Middlesex County. Baddacook is in the Petapawag Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Town of Groton management plan).
Nearby services
MassWildlife Northeast District office: 85 Fitchburg Road, Ayer, (978) 772-2145.
Safety & advisories
Clean all boats and gear before moving between waters to stop aquatic hitchhikers (MassWildlife; see ProtectYourWaters.net).
Stocking history
| Species | Qty | Size | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout | 10-09-2026 |
Nearby waters
- Lost Lake · 2.7 km (MA)
- Duck Pond · 3.3 km (MA)
- Knops Pond · 3.6 km (MA)
- Massapoag Pond · 5.2 km (MA)
- Long Pond · 5.4 km (MA)
- Forge Pond · 5.9 km (MA)
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Pond facts, access and fish surveys: MassWildlife (Mass.gov). Hydrography: USGS.