Description
Forge Pond is a 71-acre impoundment of Bachelor Brook located off School St. in Granby. Forge Pond has an average depth of 4 feet, a maximum depth of 8 feet and the waters are brown in color and have limited visibility. Aquatic vegetation is abundant and can grow to cover more than half the surface area of this shallow pond. A large portion of the shoreline lies within the Emily Partyka Conservation Area in is free from development.
Recreational access
The town of Granby manages a unimproved dirt launch suitable for cartop boats in the Emily Partyka Conservation Area off of School Street on the north western shore (get directions). Parking is limited to a few spots at the launch and the shoulder of School Street which has been enlarged. Shore fishing is possible in areas around the launch and elsewhere within the conservation area via trails. Please contact the town of Granby for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Forge Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- golden shiner
- yellow bullhead
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
Fishing
Both largemouth bass and chain pickerel do well in Forge Pond due to its abundant forage base of golden shiner. Largemouth over 5lb have been reported in the past. Forge Pond has produced largemouth bass and bullhead that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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