Hopedale Pond

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

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Description

Hopedale Pond is a fertile 83-acre impoundment of the Mill River located about one mile northwest of the junctions of Routes 140 and 16 in the center of Hopedale. Hopedale Pond has an average depth of 2.5 feet, a maximum depth of 12 feet and water transparency is typically poor. Hopedale Parklands, a town owned park and open space encompasses the majority of the shoreline which restricts residential development to the southern tip of the pond.

Recreational access

The town of Hopedale manages a gravel boat ramp off of Hopedale Street which is suitable for small trailered craft (get directions). Electric motors only and parking is provided by several demarcated parking spaces along Hopedale Street. The majority of the shoreline can be accessed via trails on Hopedale Parklands which emanate from the boat launch and parking area. No icefishing is allowed from the last small island south to the dam. Please contact town of Hopedale for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Hopedale Pond.

The gravel boat ramp into Hopedale Pond off of Hopedale Street. While a trailered craft can be launched here the approach to the ramp is quite tight.

Some shorefishing sites near the ramp off Hopedale Street.

This is shoreline along Hopedale Street. there are a few shorefishing spots here but the banks are a little steep.

Fish populations

The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:

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

Trout stocking information 

Fishing

Due to the shallow depths of the northern portions of this pond aquatic vegetation becomes dense as the summer progresses. Bass and chain pickerel fishing in spring and early summer is popular and productive. Large white catfish are also caught here regularly. Hopedale Pond has produced white catfish and brown bullhead that meet the minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.

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