Location and map
Description
Newton Pond is a 60-acre impoundment of Sewall Brook located off of Sewall St. on the Shrewsbury and Boylston town line. Newton Pond has an average depth of 6 feet, a maximum depth of 15 feet, and aquatic vegetation is common along the shallow margins of the pond.
Recreational access
The town of Shrewsbury manages a small gravel launch suitable for light trailered craft off of Sewall St. on the southern tip of the pond (get directions). Parking at the ramp is possible for a few cars with 2 or 3 additional spots further down the street. Shore access is permitted in Brooklawn Park Reservation which encompasses the dam and a small grassy area immediately across from the launch. Please contact the town of Shrewsbury for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Newton Pond.
The small gravel launch at Newton Pond off Sewall Road.
Parking for the Brooklawn Park Reservation just down the road from the launch at Newton Pond.
Some of the shore access at Brooklawn Park Reservation.
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
- white sucker
- golden shiner
Fishing
Newton Pond has produced largemouth bass and black crappie that meet the minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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