Description
Johns Pond is a 21-acre great pond located off of Silva Street in Carver. Johns Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 22 feet and the waters are typically transparent to 12 feet. The pond has 0.8 miles of shoreline which is moderately developed with residences and a cranberry bog.
Recreational access
The town of Carver manages the Johns Pond Recreation Area off of Silva Street where cartop boats can be carried in and launched (get directions). A town sticker is required for parking and gas motors are prohibited. Please contact the town of Carver for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Johns Pond.
Shore and cartop boat access in the Johns Pond Recreation Area off of Silva Street.
Parking for Johns Pond off of Silva Street.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- banded sunfish
Fishing
Survey's have found some nice sized largemouth bass and decent panfish in Johns Pond. Johns Pond has produced sunfish that meet minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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