Description
Asnacomet Pond, commonly called Comet Pond, is a 136-acre great pond located just north of the junction of Routes 68 and 62 in Hubbardston. The average depth of Comet Pond is 29 feet with a maximum depth of 54 feet. The water is exceptionally clear and infertile and aquatic vegetation is sparse. Around half of the shoreline is developed with year-round homes and summer cottages. Cold, clear water, little aquatic vegetation, and an abundance of deeper areas make Comet Pond a destination trout fishery.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a concrete boat ramp and paved 38 trailered vehicle parking lot (get directions) off Route 62. Shoreline access is good and extends up the eastern shore. Shore access is also available at a DCR managed swimming beach off of Route 68. The quarter mile access road to the beach is gated outside the swimming season so be prepared to walk in during this time. There is a 20 horsepower limit for 2-stroke engines and a 25 horsepower limit for 4-stroke engines. Be on the look out for a large boulder just under the surface of the water on the approach to the ramp. Please contact DCR offices of the Ware River Watershed for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Comet Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- smallmouth bass
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- rainbow smelt
- brown bullhead
- banded killifish
- white sucker
- golden shiner.
Asnacomet Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Comet Pond maintains a layer of cold oxygenated water throughout the warm summer months which enables trout to holdover for multiple seasons. While an occasional large 2lb+ trout is taken, anglers will be mostly fishing for recently stocked fish, which are plentiful. The pond’s elongated shape is ideal for trolling, and there are lots of spots on shore where fishermen can cast. Comet Pond also freezes early, holds ice late, and is a popular icefishing location. As a result, Comet Pond can be a busy location regardless of season. Comet Pond has produced black crappie, bullhead, brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout, and yellow perch that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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