Massapoag 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
Massapoag Pond is a 122-acre great pond, an impoundment of Salmon Brook, about 1.5 miles southwest of Dunstable Center. It touches Dunstable, Tyngsborough and Groton. It averages 12 feet deep with a 40-foot maximum, and aquatic plants grow thickly only in the shallow south end.
Fishing
MassWildlife says Massapoag is a popular trout destination in early spring, but focus soon turns to warmwater fish. It's best known for largemouth bass, pickerel and abundant yellow perch, and it has produced largemouth bass big enough for Freshwater Sportfishing Awards recognition. It's stocked with trout each spring.
Species
MassWildlife surveys found largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, bluegill, golden shiner and American eel. Stocked trout are added in spring.
Seasons
Trout in early spring; warmwater species after that.
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
The Lake Massapoag Rod and Gun Club manages a paved ramp off Groton Road at the south end, with parking for 6 vehicles with trailers. The ramp is open to the public except in July and August, when the gate is closed and only carry-in boats can launch. Contact the club about fees and restrictions.
Boat ramps & launches
Paved ramp at the south end (Lake Massapoag Rod and Gun Club). Carry-in boats only in July and August.
Water facts
Area: 122 acres. Average depth: 12 ft. Max depth: 40 ft. Impoundment of Salmon Brook. Towns: Dunstable, Tyngsborough, Groton.
Safety & advisories
Clean all boats and gear before moving between waters to stop aquatic hitchhikers (MassWildlife; see ProtectYourWaters.net).
Nearby waters
- Baddacook Pond · 5.2 km (MA)
- Long Sought-for Pond · 5.4 km (MA)
- Flint Pond · 5.5 km (MA)
- Nissitissit River · 5.8 km (MA)
- Nabnasset Pond · 7.3 km (MA)
- Lost Lake · 7.4 km (MA)
More in Middlesex
- Squannacook River (MA)
- Baddacook Pond (MA)
- Knops Pond (MA)
- Nissitissit River (MA)
- Althea Lake (MA)
- Barkers Pond (MA)
Pond facts, access and fish surveys: MassWildlife (Mass.gov). Hydrography: USGS.