Description
Jacobs Pond is a 59-acre impoundment of Third Herring Brook located just north of Rt. 123 in Norwell. Jacobs Pond has an average depth of 4 feet, a maximum depth of 6 feet, and tea-colored water with limited visibility. Aquatic vegetation can grow to cover much of the open water less than 4 feet deep here so plan accordingly. The pond bottom is primarily mud and silt.
Recreational Access
The Town of Norwell maintains a dirt cartop boat launch off of Jacobs Ln. on the eastern shore (get directions). The launch is at the end of a dirt road, if the gate is open drive down and drop off your boat; no motors are permitted. Parking for approximately 15 cars is available at the top of the hill from the launch and shore fishing is possible from a fishing pier at the launch and from trails in Jacobs Pond Conservation Area that are accessible from the parking area. The shore of Jacobs Pond can also be accessed from pull-offs on Route 123 (get directions) and via a second trail head off of Duncan Dr. that leads to the Jacobs Pond Conservation Area (get directions). Please contact the town of Norwell for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Jacobs Pond.
Jacobs Pond boat launch and fishing pier off of Jacobs Ln.
Jacobs Pond boat launch off of Jacobs Ln.
Parking for Jacobs Pond off of Jacobs Ln.
Jacobs Pond shore access on Rt. 123.
one of the pull-offs on Rt. 123 that can be used for parking.
Fish Populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- golden shiner
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- black crappie
- American eel
- banded sunfish
Fishing
Jacobs Pond pond provides great fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch. Fishing is easier during the winter or early spring when aquatic vegetation is less prevalent. Jacobs Pond has produced chain pickerel and largemouth bass that meet minimum size requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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