Description
Loon Pond is a 27-acre Great Pond located off of Rt. 20 in Springfield. Loon Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 25 feet and the bottom is a mix of sand and gravel with muck in the deepest spots. The waters are largely spring-fed, aquatic vegetation is infrequent and the shoreline is developed with residences, businesses, and a city beach.
Recreational access
The city of Springfield manages Loon Pond Park (get directions) which features walking trails with shore access, picnic areas and a boat launch off of Pasco Road on the eastern shore of the pond. Loon Pond Park and the boat ramp have separate entrances but are within a hundred yards of each other on Pasco road. The boat launch (get directions) is suitable for trailered craft however parking here is limited to a 5 spots which makes trailering difficult when occupied; electric motors only. Access from Loon Pond Park is excellent from a large parking area giving one access to plenty of shore fishing sites but may be gated outside operating hours. Please contact the city of Springfield for additional information, fee structure and/or additional restrictions pertaining to public access of Loon Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
- white sucker
- killifish
Loon Pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Loon Pond has produced brook trout, sunfish, chain pickerel, and largemouth bass that meet minimum size requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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