Lower Mystic Lake

Lower Mystic Lake is located in Arlington and Medford, MA. Get a depth map of the lake, along with information about fishing access and the fish population.

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Description

Lower Mystic Lake is a 95-acre Great Pond located off of the Mystic Valley Parkway in Arlington and Medford. The lake is fed by the Aberjona River from the north and feeds the Mystic River through Lower Mystic Lake to the south. The eastern and southern shores fall within the Mystic Lakes State Park which features walking trails with lots of shore access.

Recreational access

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a gravel launch suitable for cartop boats off of the Mystic Lake Parkway on the northeastern shore (get directions). Only non-motorized boats are allowed. The shores of Lower Mystic lake can be accessed from the launch south along the eastern shore from foot paths in Mystic Lake State Park. Please contact DCR offices of Mystic Lake State Park for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lower Mystic Lake.

The gravel launch at Lower Mystic Lake off of the Mystic Lake Parkway on the northern shore.

Parking for the gravel launch.

An example of some of the shore access into Lower Mystic Lake from the gravel launch.

Fish populations

No fisheries sampling data exists for this lake.

Trout stocking information 

Fishing

Not much is known regarding fishing within Lower Mystic Lake.

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More fishing resources:

Everything you need to get started fishing  Best bets for trophy fishing  Where to fish in MA 

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