Description
Eames Pond is a 60-acre impoundment of Turkey Hill Brook located within Moore State Park off of Route 31 in Paxton. Eames Pond has an average depth of 3 feet with a maximum depth of 6 feet and the waters are generally transparent to the pond bottom in all but the deepest of areas. Aquatic vegetation is restricted to the shorelines within the main basin, but covers the entire surface of the water as you follow the pond north towards the Rt. 122 crossing. The shores of Eames Pond lie within Moore State Park, are free from development and offer a tranquil setting to fish, paddle, and hike.
Recreational access
Only non-motorized watercraft are allowed on Eames Pond and may be launched from access points off of Sawmill Rd. (get directions). Permission may be needed to access Sawmill Rd. via car. The shores of Eames Pond may be accessed via foot paths that surround the pond. Please contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation offices of Moore State Park for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Eames Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
Fishing
The abundance of vegetation in the northern section largely restricts fishing to the southern portions of the pond for the majority of the summer. Yellow perch can be caught in abundance in these areas with the occasional chain pickerel and black crappie. Largemouth bass are present, but less abundant, averaging 1 to 2 pounds with an occasional fish that exceeds 4 pounds. Abundant access combined with the natural setting of Moore State Park makes Eames Pond an ideal destination to spend an afternoon outdoors.
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