Description
Metacomet Lake is a 74-acre great pond located approximately one mile west of Route 9 in Belchertown. Metacomet Lake has an average depth of 7 feet, a maximum depth of 15 feet and the waters are dark with transparency to about 7 feet. The bottom is predominantly mud with a few areas of sand and aquatic vegetation is moderate to heavy along most of the shoreline which is heavily developed with year round homes.
Recreational access
The town of Belchertown manages a gravel boat ramp suitable for small trailered craft off of Poole Road on the south east shore of the lake (get directions). Parking is limited to the shoulder of the road leading to the launch which can make the approach difficult. Please contact the town of Belchertown for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Metacomet Lake.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- golden shiner
- yellow bullhead
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
Metacomet Lake is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Lake Metacomet receives considerable fishing pressure in spring and fall when trout are stocked. Yellow Perch and other panfish are also abundant and are often targeted by the ice fishing community which in good winters can be quite large. Lake Metacomet has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bullhead, channel catfish, brook trout and rainbow trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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