Description
Baddacook Pond is a 84-acre great pond located off of Martins Pond Road in Groton. Baddacook Pond has an average depth of 16 feet, a maximum depth of 51 feet and the shoreline is surrounded by several parcels of conserved land and is largely undeveloped.
Recreational access
MassWildlife manages a paved boat ramp suitable for trailered craft off of Martins Pond Road on the northern shore (get directions). Parking is limited to a few spots along the road. Shore access is limited at the ramp but can also be accessed through the Baddacook Field Conservation Area via hiking trails (get directions). Please contact the town of Groton for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions, pertaining to public access of Baddacook Pond.
Boat ramp for Baddacook Pond off of Martins Pond Road
Parking for the boat ramp at Baddacook Pond
Fish populations
The following species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- yellow bullhead
- golden shiner
Baddacook Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Baddacook Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, bullhead, brook trout, brown trout and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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