Description
Nashawannuck Pond is a 33-acre impoundment of Wilton
Brook located at the corner of Rt. 141 and Williston Ave. in downtown Easthampton. Nashawannuck Pond has an average depth of 7 feet, a maximum depth of 15 feet and the bottom is a mix of mud and sand. Aquatic vegetation is limited to the margins of the pond and the shallow inlets and backwaters. The western shore borders a cemetery and Nonotuck Park lands while the eastern shore is developed with residences.
Recreational access
The Town of Easthampton manages a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered craft off of Water Lane in the middle of the eastern shore (get directions). Parking at the ramp is limited to 8 vehicles. Shore fishing is possible in areas adjacent to the ramp and from the cemetery on the western shore. Nashawannuck Pond Promenade Park is located on the northern tip of the pond and features a fishing pier and additional shore access (get directions). Parking here is roadside. Please contact the Town of Easthampton for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Nashawannuck Pond.
The concrete boat ramp at Nashawannuck Pond off Water Lane.
Parking at the boat ramp off of Water Lane.
Nashawannuck Pond Promenade Park is found on the northern tip of the pond and features a fishing pier.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- bowfin
- common carp
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
Nashawannuck Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Nashawannuck Pond is a popular trout fishing destination in the spring and fall. While most fish caught will have been stocked in the current year there is some holdover capacity here as a few larger trout are reported each year. There is a variety of warm water fish here as well including bowfin and carp which can grow to over 20lbs. Largemouth bass are plentiful and grow well with some fish over 5lbs and yellow perch and black crappie are also numerous .Nashawannuck Pond has produced largemouth bass, carp, chain pickerel, bullhead, yellow perch, sunfish, black crappie, tiger trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout that meet the minimum size requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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