Heart Pond

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

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Description

Heart Pond is a 93-acre great pond located a quarter mile southwest of South Chelmsford Center. It has an average depth of 8 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet. The shoreline is moderately developed with homes.

Recreational access

The town of Chelmsford manages a gravel ramp suitable for cartop boats next to the town beach off of Pond Street in the northeast corner of the pond (get directions). Parking is available for approximately 10 cars. Shore fishing is possible in areas around the launch and from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail which runs along the eastern shore for a short stretch near the launch. Please contact the town offices of Chelmsford for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Heart Pond.

Fish populations

The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:

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

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Fishing

Heart Pond hosts abundant bass, pickerel and panfish populations. Anglers report good catches of perch and bass with the occasional larger fish. 

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