Description
Lake Gardner is a 106-acre impoundment of the Powwow River located off High Street less than one half a mile west of the center of Amesbury. Lake Gardner has an average depth of 10 feet, a maximum depth of 17 feet, and the waters are typically transparent to 6 feet or less. Submerged aquatic vegetation is common throughout the pond, and the bottom is generally muck. The western shore is heavily developed with residences while the eastern is forested with several hiking trails.
Recreational access
The city of Amesbury manages a town beach where cartop boats can be carried in and launched off of High Street on the southern shore by the dam (get directions). The facility has ample parking but is gated outside of normal operating hours and inaccessible. Shore fishing is possible from the beach up the eastern shore from hiking trails. If launching a boat from the beach, no motors are allowed, and a parking fee may apply. Please contact the city of Amesbury for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lake Gardner.
Fish populations
The following species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
- American eel
Fishing
Lake Gardner has produced largemouth bass, sunfish, and bullhead that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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