Description
Plainfield Pond is a 57-acre pond located on Route 8A approximately three miles northwest of Plainfield center. Plainfield Pond has an average depth of 5 feet, a maximum depth of 9 feet, and waters typically transparent to 9 feet. The majority of the shoreline is forested as the northern and eastern shores fall within Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest. The bottom is composed primarily of clay and aquatic vegetation is common to abundant throughout, particularly thick in the coves. The northern portions of the pond feature a few islands and rock outcrops, some just below the surface of the water.
Recreational access
The town of Plainfield manages a gravel boat ramp suitable for light trailered craft located off of Route 116 in the middle of the southern shore (get directions). Parking for around 8 vehicles is possible at the ramp on a pull-off of Rt. 116 . Shore fishing is possible along most of the southern shore where the road parallels the pond. Please contact the Town of Plainfield for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Plainfield Pond.
The gravel boat ramp located on the southern shore of Plainfield Pond off Rt. 116.
An example of the shore access of Plainfield Pond on the southern shore.
Parking at the boat ramp for Plainfield Pond, suitable for approximately 8 vehicles.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
Fishing
Plainfield Pond provides a scenic and peaceful location to spend time fishing. Golden shiners provide a good forage base for largemouth bass and chain pickerel which are abundant but tend not to reach larger sizes. Best luck for larger fish may be targeting yellow perch through the ice in winter. Plainfield Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and bullhead that meet the minimum size requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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