Description
Pimlico Pond is a 14-acre kettle hole pond located in-between Peters Pond and Wakeby Pond in Sandwich. Pimlico Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 23 feet, and the waters are typically transparent to 15 feet. The pond bottom is composed primarily of sand, aquatic vegetation is scarce, and the 0.57 miles of shoreline is moderately developed with residences.
Recreational Access
The town of Sandwich maintains a small, paved boat ramp suitable for cartop boats off of Pimlico Pond Rd. on the northern shore (get directions). Parking for a few vehicles is provided at the ramp in a small pull-off and there is a 10-horsepower limit on motors. Shore fishing is limited to areas adjacent to the ramp, but wading is possible. Please contact the town of Sandwich for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Pimlico Pond.
Cartop boat and shore access at Pimlico Pond off of Pimlico Pond Road.
Parking off of Pimlico Pond Road at the launch.
Fish populations
The following species were found during MassWildlife Surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- pumpkinseed
- yellow perch
- bluegill
Pimlico pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Pimlico Pond is popular trout fishing destination in spring around the annual stocking. combined, its small size and solid bottom permits wading anglers access to nearly all depths and areas. As the water warms in summer though, anglers will have to hit depths of 16 feet or more to find trout. Largemouth bass should provide most of the action during the summer months and during the ice-fishing season. This is an excellent pond to fish during windy weather as it offers more protection than most of the other trout ponds in the area. Pimlico Pond has produced tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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