Description
Ninemile Pond is a 34-acre great pond located immediately south of Route 20 in Wilbraham. Ninemile Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 21 feet and its waters are light brown in color with limited transparency. The pond bottom is predominantly mud and aquatic vegetation is common near shore and within the southern basin which is generally more shallow.
Recreational access
The Town of Wilbraham manages a small gravel and dirt ramp suitable from cartop and small trailered boats on the northern end of the pond off of a small pull-off of Rt 20 (get directions). Parking is available along the pull off and in a grassy area adjacent to the ramp; take care not to block thru traffic on Pond Rd. Shoreline access is limited to areas adjacent to the ramp. Please contact the town of Wilbraham for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to the public access of Ninemile Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- black crappie
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- yellow bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
- American eel
- banded killifish
Ninemile pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Ninemile Pond is a popular destination for spring and fall trout anglers. Spring-fed areas of the pond hold trout well into the summer months. During summer, largemouth bass and perch are abundant, particularly if one can access a greater portion of the lake via boat. Ninemile Pond has produced largemouth bass and brook trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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