Description
Cook Pond, also known as Laurel Lake, is a 158-acre warm water pond located approximately 1.5 miles south of the center of Fall River. Cook Pond has an average depth of 10 feet, a maximum depth of 20 feet and its waters are typically transparent to 6 feet or less. While the 2.6 miles of immediate shoreline is only lightly developed, areas beyond are heavily developed with residences and commercial buildings. Aquatic vegetation is common along the shores and the pond bottom is comprised of rock and mud. Boaters need to keep an eye out for numerous submerged rocks, particularly in the northern end of the pond.
Recreational access
Access to Cook Pond is provided by a paved boat ramp and fishing pier owned by MassWildlife and managed by the City of Fall River at the end of Henry Street (get directions). The paved parking area can accommodate approximately 50 vehicles. Shore fishing is limited to areas adjacent to the ramp and the fishing pier. Please contact the City of Fall River for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Cook Pond.
The paved boat ramp on Cook Pond at the end of Henry Street.
Parking at the Cook Pond boat ramp.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
Fishing
The waters of Cook Pond are exceptionally fertile which translates to abundant fish populations. Largemouth bass, yellow perch and sunfish are all abundant. Perch have been reported up to 12 inches in length and sunfish are of good average size. Cook Pond has produced chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, and black crappie that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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