Description
Hallockville Pond is a 20-acre impoundment of King Brook located immediately west of Route 8A on the Plainfield/Hawley town line. Hallockville Pond has an average depth of 4 feet, a maximum depth of 6 feet and aquatic vegetation is common, particularly in the southern half of the pond. The bottom is composed primarily of gravel overlain by silt. The pond is located entirely within the Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest and its shoreline is free from development with the exception of a Department of Conservation and Recreation park on the northern shore.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages an unimproved cartop launch at the dam (get directions). Boats must be carried in over the beach approximately 200ft. The shoreline is accessible via trails emanating from the DCR park. Please contact DCR Offices of Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Hallockville Pond.
The informal cartop launch of Hallockville Pond.
Example of the extensive shore access of Hallockville Pond.
Parking at Hallockville Pond's northern end.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- brown bullhead
- pumpkinseed
- golden shiner
Fishing
Abundant and easy shoreline access, especially at the state park, make Hallockville Pond an ideal spot for young anglers with limited experience. A worm and bobber will catch countless pumpkinseed with the occasional yellow perch and largemouth bass. Change things up and fish the bottom for bullhead which are abundant.
More fishing resources:
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