Description
Lawrence Pond is a 138-acre great pond located about 2 miles south of the junction of Route 6 and Chase Road in Sandwich. Lawrence Pond has an average depth of 25 feet, a maximum depth of 26 feet, and waters often transparent to 15 feet. The pond bottom is composed of sand and gravel, aquatic vegetation is scarce, and the shoreline is moderately developed with houses and two summer youth camps.
Recreational access
The Town of Sandwich manages a small dirt ramp suitable for cartop boats off of Great Hill Road on the southeastern corner of the pond (get directions). There is 15 horsepower maximum for all boats. Parking for a few cars is available at the launch with additional space roadside on Great Hill Rd. The shoreline is firm making for excellent wading. Please contact MassWildlife for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lawrence Pond.
Shore and cartop boat access at Lawrence Pond off of Great Hill Road.
Parking along Great Hill Road associated with the launch at Lawrence Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- banded killifish
Fishing
Lawrence Pond is known to contain healthy populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. The eastern points often hold pickerel, particularly around the limited patches of aquatic vegetation. Lawrence Pond has produced chain pickerel, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and sunfish that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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