Description
Demond Pond is a 122-acre great pond located about one mile south of Route 122A off Pleasantdale Road in Rutland. Demond Pond has an average depth of 9 feet, a maximum depth of 27 feet and the water is slightly tannic. The bottom type is mud with some areas of rocky reef and rubble. Cover is provided by boulders and downed trees with some areas of aquatic vegetation. About half of the shoreline is developed with year round homes and cottages.
Recreational access
The town of Rutland manages a gravel and dirt boat ramp off of Pleasantdale Rd. on the northern shore near the dam (get directions). The ramp is suitable for light trailered craft and cartop boats with limited parking adjacent to the ramp and on the shoulder of Pleasantdale Road. Be carful when backing a trailer to the launch as the approach is concealed to oncoming traffic. Shore fishing is available in areas adjacent to the launch. Please contact the Rutland town offices for additional information and or restrictions associated with public access of Demond Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- rock bass
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
- white sucker
Demond Pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Demond Pond offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, many of which are in the 2-4 pound size range, with an occasional 5+ pounder. Trout fishing in spring is also good, however it is unlikely that these fish holdover until fall. Demond Pond has produced chain pickerel, largemouth bass, black crappie, sunfish and yellow perch that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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