Description
Big Sandy Pond, also known simply as Sandy Pond, is a 149-acre great pond located about 2 miles north of Rt. 25 in Plymouth. Big Sandy Pond has an average depth of 18 feet, a maximum depth of 39 feet and the water is relatively infertile and clear with a transparency of 16 feet. Vegetation is scarce over a bottom composed of sand, rock and rubble. There are just under two miles of shoreline, almost all of which has been developed with summer cottages and year-round houses.
Recreational access
MassWildlife manages a gravel boat ramp suitable for trailered boats off of Gunning Point Rd. on the southern shore (get directions). Parking for 5 cars is available at the ramp and shore fishing here will require wading. Please contact the Southeast District Offices of MassWildlife for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Big Sandy Pond.
The gravel boat ramp at Big Sandy Pond off of Gunning Point Road.
Parking for the boat ramp at Big Sandy Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
- banded killifish
- white sucker
Big Sandy Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
While trout are the main attraction at this pond, anglers can also expect to catch yellow perch, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Big Sandy Pond has produced largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brook trout, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and sunfish that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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