Description
Field Pond is a 68-acre impoundment of an unnamed tributary to the Skugg River located in Harold Parker State Forest in Andover. Field Pond has an average depth of 6 feet, a maximum depth of 11 feet and aquatic vegetation is common to dense increasing as the summer progresses. The entire pond lies within Harold Parker State Forest and its shores are undeveloped making Field Pond a pleasant place to boat, fish, hike, and explore.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a unimproved cartop launch off of Harold Parker Road (get directions). This site also provides cartop access for Collins Pond (just across the road) and Bracket Pond (short portage from Collins). Boating in all three ponds is restricted to nonmotorized craft. All three ponds also lie completely within the Harold Parker State Forest and are circled by trails resulting in excellent shore fishing. Please contact DCR offices of Harold Parker State Forest for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Field Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- American eel
Fishing
Field Pond is a great place to fish, hike, and paddle. Early season is best as aquatic vegetation can become thick as the summer progresses. Trails in Harold Parker State Forest offer great shoreline access however a boat is required to get at more of the deeper areas off the dam. More adventurous anglers may portage into Brackett Pond.
More fishing resources:
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