Description
Brigham Pond is a 50-acre impoundment of the West Branch of the Ware River located off Rt. 68 just south of the center of Hubbardston. Brigham Pond has an average depth of 6 feet, a maximum depth of 12 feet and the water is of a brown color with a transparency of 4 feet. Aquatic vegetation, especially pickerel weed and water lily, is dense around much of the shoreline. The southern half of the pond's shoreline lies within Ware River Watershed protection land and is undeveloped.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a dirt launch suitable for cartop boats and light trailered craft off of Old Princeton Rd. on the southern shore (get directions). Parking for 10-15 cars is available around the launch and shore fishing is possible near the launch and dam. Please contact DCR offices of the Ware River Watershed for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Brigham Pond.
Dirt ramp at Brigham Pond suitable for light trailered craft and cartop boats.
Parking at Brigham Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
Fishing
Brigham Pond offers good fishing for an assortment of warm water fish including largemouth bass, chain pickerel and yellow perch. These fish species are continually found in average to above average size in Brigham Pond. Brigham Pond has produced largemouth bass, yellow perch, bullhead and black crappie that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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