Description
Ashfield Pond is a 41-acre great pond and impoundment of the South River located a quarter mile east of the intersection of Route 112 and Route 116 in Ashfield. Ashfield Pond has an average depth of 7 feet, a maximum depth of 20 feet and the waters are typically transparent to 12 feet. The bottom is composed of silt and gravel and aquatic vegetation can become thick as the summer progresses.
Recreational access
The town of Ashfield manages a gravel boat ramp suitable for trailered craft in Belding Memorial Park located off of Main St. (RT 116) on the southwestern shore (get directions). There is a 5hp limit on outboard motors. Several shore fishing spots are located within the park. No fishing allowed at the beach. Please contact the town of Ashfield for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Ashfield Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
Ashfield Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Ashfield Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white sucker, sunfish, bullhead, black crappie, brook trout, rainbow trout, and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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