Sampson Pond
Massachusetts · Plymouth
- 296 acres mapped (USGS NHD)
- 5.9 km shoreline
- County: Plymouth
- Shoreline outline: USGS NHD
- Massachusetts freshwater fishing (MassWildlife)
The pin marks the middle of the water, for directions. The shoreline on the map comes from USGS NHD.
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Overview
Sampson Pond in Carver has a big-bass reputation; MassWildlife notes that state-record holders have come from here. The 302-acre enlarged great pond off Rt. 58 is shallow (8 ft average, 16 max) but clear (about 12 ft) over sand and gravel, with emergent plants covering about a tenth of its surface. Cranberry bogs and Tillson Brook feed it, Sampsons Brook drains it to the south, and its 3.4-mile shore is lightly developed.
Fishing
Bass are the headline here, with numerous large fish reported, state-record holders among them. Yellow perch of 10 inches or more are caught regularly. Award fish have included largemouth bass and smallmouth; chain pickerel; panfish such as black crappie, sunfish and yellow perch; and bullhead.
Species
MassWildlife surveys list largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow and panfish such as black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed and white perch; brown bullhead; and American eel, banded killifish and golden shiner.
Regulations
MassWildlife freshwater regulations apply: https://www.mass.gov/freshwater-fishing-regulations. Check local town or DCR rules for access fees and restrictions.
Licensing
A Massachusetts freshwater fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older.
Access
Carver's asphalt ramp on Lakeview Street (south shore) handles trailers, with roadside parking nearby. You can fish from shore heading east from the ramp. Farther east, the town beach allows cartop launching, but no fishing in the swimming area. Both spots require a town parking sticker.
Water facts
302 acres; average depth 8 ft; max 16 ft; clarity about 12 ft; 3.4 miles of shoreline.
Safety & advisories
Boulders are scattered through the shallows, so run slowly. Clean, drain and dry gear between waters (MassWildlife).
Nearby waters
- Fearing Pond · 7.3 km (MA)
- Billington Sea · 10.7 km (MA)
- Marys Pond · 11.1 km (MA)
- Halfway Pond · 11.3 km (MA)
- Little Pond · 11.5 km (MA)
- White Island Pond · 11.6 km (MA)
More in Plymouth
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- Fearing Pond (MA)
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- Marys Pond (MA)
- Billington Sea (MA)
MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)