Description
Farm Pond, also known as Framingham Pond is a 151-acre great pond located in the center of Framingham. Farm Pond has an average depth of depth of 6 feet and a maximum depth of 21 feet and submerged aquatic vegetation is abundant. Despite its proximity to the city, the immediate shoreline of Farm Pond is largely undeveloped.
Recreational access
The city of Framingham manages a paved boat ramp suitable for trailered craft and parking for roughly 12 vehicles at the end of Lakeview Ave (get directions). Shoreline access is available in areas adjacent to the launch and also at Farm Pond Park on Dudley Rd. along the western shore (get directions). Cartop boats may be launched from shore at Farm Pond Park as well but it is roughly a 100 yard carry in. If you park near the skate park there is an easy launch location right behind. Please contact the town of Framingham for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Farm Pond.
The boat ramp into Farm Pond at the end of Lakeview Ave.
Access to the entire western shore of Farm Pond is from this foot path that emanates from the parking area at the boat ramp.
Parking at Farm Pond Park for shore and cartop boat access into Farm Pond off of Dudley Road.
Some of the shore access from the parking at Dudley Rd. This spot is directly behind the skate park.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- common carp
- yellow perch
- white perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- yellow bullhead
- golden shiner
- American eel
Fishing
If you are able to fish by boat, try the drop offs along the railroad tracks on the eastern shore for some good largemouth bass. A very nice urban pond, Farm Pond has produced largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch, and carp that meet minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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