Description
Lovells Pond is a 56-acre kettle hole located off of Santuit-Newtown Road in Barnstable. Lovells Pond has an average depth of 19 feet, a maximum depth of 37 feet, and water transparency tends to vary depending on algal concentrations. The bottom is primarily sand and rubble, aquatic vegetation is scarce and limited to near-shore areas, and the shoreline is moderately developed with homes and cranberry bogs. The pond is fed by groundwater and cranberry bog drainage and drains to the Little River, eventually Cotuit Bay.
Recreational access
the Town of Barnstable manages a small paved ramp suitable for light trailered craft off of Santuit-Newtown Road on the western shore (get directions). A small parking area at the ramp accommodates two to four vehicles. There is a 10 horsepower limit on outboard motors and shore fishing is limited to areas adjacent to the ramp. Please contact the Town of Barnstable for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lovells Pond.
The paved boat ramp at Lovells Pond off of Santuit-Newtown Road.
Limited parking at the Lovells Pond boat ramp.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- brown bullhead
- pumpkinseed
- golden shiner
- American eel
Lovells Pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Lovells Pond is a popular trout fishing destination in spring. Summer bass fishing is also popular, but reports are limited. Lovells Pond has produced chain pickerel, bullhead and brown trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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