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Dimmock Pond

Dimmock Pond is located in Springfield, MA. Get a depth map of the lake, along with information about fishing access and the fish population.

Description

Dimmock Pond is a 10-acres in size and located off of Parker Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield. Dimmock Pond has an average depth of 3 feet, a maximum of 12 feet and aquatic vegetation is common to abundant.

Recreational access

The City of Springfield manages Hubbard Park which features sports fields, a playground and boat and shore access to Dimmock Pond off of Parker Street on the northern shore (get directions). Parking is ample, the boat launch is suitable for cartop boats and is roughly a 200 foot carry to the water from the closest parking spots. The park is gated outside of normal operating hours. Please contact the city of Springfield for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Dimmock Pond.

A large green sign that reads "Hubbard Park Improvements"
Access to Dimmock Pond is through Hubbard Park which is managed by the city of Springfield.
A small dirt path leading down to the water
The unimproved cartop boat launch at Dimmock Pond. This site is roughly a 200 foot carry past a gate from the closest parking.
A paved parking area with three cars parked
Parking in Hubbard Park which allows access to Dimmock Pond.

Fish populations

No sampling information exists for this pond

Fishing

Little is known regarding fishing at Dimmock Pond other than due to its shallow nature it is typically fished earlier in the season rather than later to avoid excessive vegetation. Shore access is excellent here with lots of established spots. 

More fishing resources:

Stop aquatic hitchhikers

Prevent the transport of nuisance species; clean all recreational equipment. Visit ProtectYourWaters.net to learn more.

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