Description
Long Pond is a 113-acre great pond located one mile south of the center of Littleton. Long Pond has an average depth of 8 feet, a maximum depth of 22 feet, and common aquatic vegetation. The majority of the western and southern shores of the pond fall within conserved lands owned by the town and are undeveloped.
Recreational access
The town of Littleton manages a concrete boat ramp next to the town beach off of Goldsmith Street (get directions). There is parking at the ramp for about 6 cars with additional spots at the beach where a sticker is required to park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Outboard motors are restricted to a maximum of 20 horsepower. Shore fishing is possible along the entirety of Lake Shore Drive via the Long Lake Conservation Area property which is owned by the town. Shore access is also possible from the Prouty Woods Community Forest managed by the New England Forestry Foundation from a trail head off of Wilderness Road (get directions) and from the Long Lake Conservation Area from a trailhead off of Harwood Ave (get directions). Please contact the town of Littleton for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions, pertaining to public access of Long Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- black crappie
- yellow perch
- brown bullhead
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- American eel
Fishing
Long Pond in Littleton has produced largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch, chain pickerel, and black crappie that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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