Description
Moosehorn Pond is 110-acre great pond located off of old Princeton Road in Hubbardston. Moosehorn Pond has an average depth of 8 feet, a maximum depth of 21 feet and aquatic vegetation is common around the entire perimeter. The northern section of the pond is a bog with floating islands, the eastern shore is bordered by railroad tracks and with small exceptions, the entire shore is located within conserved lands and undeveloped.
Recreational access
MassWildlife manages a gravel ramp with cartop access and a 10 car parking lot at the end of a gravel access road off of Old Princeton Road (get directions). Boaters will need to carry their crafts about 200 feet from the parking area to the water. Shore fishing is possible in areas around the launch. Please contact MassWildlife for additional information, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Moosehorn Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- yellow bullhead
- golden shiner
Fishing
Moosehorn is one of the more remote ponds in Central Massachusetts and affords an excellent and enjoyable fishing experience without crowds and speed boats. Largemouth bass and pickerel are both common here and should provide good fishing throughout the year. Yellow perch are also abundant and large black crappie are known to be taken regularly. Channels in the bog on the north end of the pond allow the amateur botanist to observe the unique plant community and associated wildlife from the comfort of a canoe. Moosehorn Pond has produced largemouth bass, yellow perch, and bullhead that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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