Fivemile Pond (Springfield)

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

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Description

Fivemile Pond is a 40-acre great pond located immediately off of Route 20A in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield. Fivemile Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 35 feet and the pond bottom is mud with areas of gravel and sand. Underwater springs feed much of this pond which contributes to above average water clarity that typically extends to 12 feet or more. Aquatic vegetation is common throughout but dense along the eastern shore. The western and southern shorelines fall within Fivemile Pond Park and exhibit walking trails and a beach, the remaining shoreline is developed with houses.

Recreational access

The City of Springfield manages a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered craft in Fivemile Pond Park off of Route 20 on the southern shore (get directions). Parking is provided by a large gravel lot at the ramp and shore fishing is possible along the southern and western shores within the park.  Please contact the city of Springfield for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Fivemile Pond.

The concrete boat ramp at Fivemile Pond off of Route 20 in Springfield.

The large gravel parking area at the Fivemile Pond boat ramp.

Fish populations

The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:

• largemouth bass
• chain pickerel
• white perch
• yellow perch
• black crappie
• pumpkinseed
• bluegill
• rock bass
• brown bullhead
• yellow bullhead
• golden shiner
• alewife

Fivemile Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout. 

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Fishing

Fivemile Pond is a popular trout fishing destination throughout the year. The majority of trout anglers here fish from shore which is very effective until the waters warm in mid summer and the remaining trout move to deeper areas of the pond. Largemouth bass, some exceeding 5lb have also been reported at Fivemile but these fish appear to be more rare. Fivemile Pond has produced largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, channel catfish, yellow perch, black crappie, bullhead, brown trout and rainbow trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Programs. 

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