Description
Pentucket Pond is an 89-acre great pond located off of Pond Street just north of the center of Georgetown. Pentucket Pond has an average depth of 5 feet, a maximum depth of 30 feet, and much of the northern third of the pond is marsh and not accessible. Most of the shoreline that falls within the southern two thirds of the pond is developed with residences.
Recreational access
The Georgetown Rod and Gun Club manages a small gravel ramp suitable for small trailered craft at the end of Lake Ave. in the middle of the northern shore (get directions). A second access suitable for cartop boats and shore fishing is available at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Pond St. on the southeastern shore (get directions). Parking is limited at both access points. Cartop boat and shore fishing access is also provided at American Legion Park which is managed by the town; parking is restricted to town residents only (get directions). Please contact the town of Georgetown or the Northeast District Offices of MassWildlife for additional information, fee schedules, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Pentucket Pond.
Gravel launch On Pentucket Pond at the end of Lake Street.
Gravel launch On Pentucket Pond at the end of Lake Street.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- brown bullhead
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- white sucker
- sea run alewife
Pentucket Pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Pentucket Pond is a popular spring trout fishing destination, and because of the deeper water trout can be caught well into summer. The warm water fishery should not be overlooked, however, as the alewife population sustains a healthy population of largemouth bass and chain pickerel with the occasional trophy fish. Pentucket Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bullhead, and brown trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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