Description
Flint Pond is a 267-acre great pond and impoundment of the Quinsagmond River located off of Rt. 20 in Shrewsbury. Route 20 divides the pond into northern (90-acre) and southern (176-acre) basins and navigable culverts connected them to each other and the north basin to Lake Quinsigamond. Flint Pond has an average depth of 4 feet, a maximum depth of 21 feet in the south basin and aquatic vegetation is abundant.
Recreational access
The town of Shrewsbury manages a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered craft off of Rt. 20 on the northern shore of the southern basin (get directions). Parking is ample and shore fishing is possible in areas around the ramp and on Oak Island conservation land via trails from the parking area. Please contact the offices of the town of Shrewsbury for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Flint Pond.
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
- rock bass
- brown bullhead
- yellow bullhead
- golden shiner
Fishing
Flint Pond is a popular destination for carp anglers with many fish exceeding 30in being reported. The numerous weed beds hold lots of bass as well although its unclear the amount of pressure they receive as many anglers only pass through Flint on their way to and from lake Quinsigamond. If navigating within the shallower habitats of the southern basin be weary of large concrete blocks just below the surface around and under the power lines. Flint Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, carp, black crappie, bullhead and sunfish that meet the minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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