General Information: Also known as just "Comet Pond," this 127 acre coldwater pond, located just to the north of the junction of Routes 68 and 62 in Hubbardston, has long been one of the most popular trout ponds in central Massachusetts. The shoreline is more than 50% developed with year round homes and summer cottages, but the area remains generally scenic. The water is exceptionally clear with a transparency of approximately 25 feet. This pond is extremely infertile and there is very little aquatic vegetation. Boat access is provided by a paved ramp just off Route 62. There is also good shoreline access here, extending for some distance up the southeastern shore. A paved parking lot adjacent to the ramp has space for 25 or more cars. In the spring and fall, shore access is also available at a town beach entrance off Route 68, but this is generally open only to town residents during the summer swimming season. Note that there is a 20 horsepower motor restriction on this water. Motors with higher horsepower ratings are not allowed.
Fish Populations: This pond is stocked with good numbers of brown, brook and/or rainbow trout every spring and fall, and in addition, surplus Atlantic salmon broodstock (some weighing more than 10 pounds) were stocked here in the spring of 1992 and 1993. Division fish sampling operations continue to show that Asnacomet contains stocked trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseeds, bluegills, rainbow smelt and a few bullheads and golden shiners. Due to the infertility of this pond, bass and panfish are not abundant and display slow growth rates.
Fishing: Trout are the name of the game at this pond. The water displays excellent holdover capability, and many trout survive for a year or more, but the lack of a good forage base precludes high growth rates. An occassional large brown trout is taken, but for the most part anglers will be fishing for recently stocked fish. For the moment, the "bonus" salmon provide a chance for some spectacular trophies, but they will only be available for a limited time.<
Last Modified: April 1993
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