Description
Hamblin Pond is a 119-acre Great Pond located off of Rt 149 in Plymouth. Hamblin Pond has an average depth of 31 feet, a maximum depth of 63 feet and the water is relatively infertile and clear with a transparency of 18 feet. The pond bottom is largely composed of sand and aquatic vegetation density is low. There are just under two miles of shoreline which are moderately developed with residential homes. Hamblin Pond is the southern most of the 3 lake complex known locally as the Indian Ponds.
Recreational access
The town of Barnstable manages a rather steep gravel ramp suitable for trailered craft located off of Route 149 on the eastern shore (get directions). Parking is available along the access road to the launch with space for approximately 6 cars. Shore access here is limited to areas adjacent to the launch. A second shore access and a car top boat launch for residents only is provided at the town beach off of Route 149 next to the cemetery on the southern shore (get directions). There is a 10 horsepower limit on outboard motors enforced by the town of Barnstable. Please contact town of Barnstable for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Hamblin Pond.
Use this sand and gravel ramp to launch into Hamblin pond off of Route 149 on the eastern shore; remember the10hp motor limit.
The shoreline adjacent to the boat launch is small but an excellent spot to wade and fish.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- smallmouth bass
- largemouth bass
- yellow perch
- white perch
- pumpkinseed
- golden shiner
- banded killifish
- American eel
Hamblin Pond is pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout
Fishing
Hamblin Pond is a popular trout fishing destination throughout the year and produces large holdover trout each year. While known primarily as a trout pond, Hamblin Pond also offers good fishing for yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Hamblin Pond has produced smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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