Forge Pond

Overview

Forge Pond is a 76-acre natural great pond on Route 225 in Westford. Its shoreline is heavily developed except for the southeast and southwest coves and the railroad right-of-way on the northwest shore.

Fishing

Forge Pond has produced award-size largemouth bass and black crappie.

Species

Species found in MassWildlife surveys: largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, white perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow and brown bullhead, golden shiner, American eel.

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 small dirt and gravel ramp off Beaver Brook Road on the southeast cove, with roadside parking for about five vehicles. Cartop access and shore fishing are also available for a fee at the town beach on the north shore. Westford's Forge Pond Beach (off Rt. 225 via Forge Beach Road) has restrooms, picnic tables, a playground and a swimming area; no lifeguards are on duty.

Boat ramps & launches

MassWildlife dirt/gravel ramp off Beaver Brook Road (southeast cove), roadside parking for about 5.

Water facts

76 acres; average depth 15 ft; max 37 ft; dark water, transparency about 4 ft; gravel bottom; sparse vegetation.

Safety & advisories

Clean all boats and gear before moving between waters to stop aquatic hitchhikers (MassWildlife; see ProtectYourWaters.net).

Nearby waters

• Duck Pond · 2.8 km (MA)
• Spectacle Pond · 2.9 km (MA)
• Knops Pond · 3.1 km (MA)
• Lost Lake · 3.7 km (MA)
• Long Pond · 4.4 km (MA)
• Long Pond · 5.2 km (MA)

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• Baddacook Pond (MA)
• Knops Pond (MA)
• Nissitissit River (MA)
• Althea Lake (MA)
• Barkers Pond (MA)