Newfield Pond

Overview

Newfield Pond, sometimes called Freeman Lake, is an 85-acre pond off Route 40 in North Chelmsford.

Fishing

Deep water near the dam along Shore Dr. makes shore fishing popular. Boaters should look for largemouth bass along the steep eastern shore up to the town beach. The pond has produced award-size largemouth bass, black crappie and bullhead.

Species

Species found in MassWildlife surveys: largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, white sucker.

Hotspots

Deep water by the dam on Shore Dr.; the steep eastern shore toward the town beach.

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 town of Chelmsford manages a gravel cartop launch off Shore Drive on the south shore, with parking for 8-10 cars and shore fishing. Cartop boats can also be carried in at Freeman Beach at the end of Adam St. on the east shore (no fishing from the beach itself). Only electric motors are allowed. Contact the town about fees and restrictions.

Water facts

85 acres; average depth 10 ft; max 21 ft; water clear to only a few feet; moderate vegetation; mud and sand bottom.

Safety & advisories

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

Nearby waters

• Nabnasset Pond · 3.6 km (MA)
• Althea Lake · 3.9 km (MA)
• Mascuppic Lake · 4.9 km (MA)
• Long Sought-for Pond · 5.4 km (MA)
• Flint Pond · 5.5 km (MA)
• Concord River · 7.3 km (MA)

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• Althea Lake (MA)
• Barkers Pond (MA)