Description
Island Grove Pond is a 35-acre Great Pond and impoundment of the Shumatuscacant River located just north of the center of Abington. Island Grove Park is located on the eastern shore and features picnic tables, a natural swimming pool and a summer camp. The pond bottom is sand along the edges and muck in the deep areas; aquatic vegetation is abundant. The pond and park was created in the 1700s and has long been a historic gathering spot. In 2002, the park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Recreational access
Cartop boats can be launched from a small green space located within the road right-of-way at the corner of Wilson Place and Lake Street on the eastern shore (get directions). Parking is roadside on Lake Street and shore fishing is possible along Lake St. and in Island Grove Park on the eastern shore across a foot bridge. Cartop watercraft may also be launched at island Grove Park off of Park St. but a fee may apply during the swim season. Please contact the town of Abington for additional information, fee structure and/or additional restrictions pertaining to Island Grove Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- black crappie
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
Fishing
Island Grove Pond has produced largemouth bass and chain pickerel that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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