Description
Rock Pond is a 57-acre great pond, fed by the headwaters of the Parker River and is located just south of Route 97 in Georgetown. Rock Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 20 feet and the waters are typically transparent to 6 feet. Aquatic vegetation is relatively scarce and limited to the vicinity of the shoreline. The shoreline is developed extensively with residences with the exception of the western shore which is wetland.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a concrete boat ramp off of West Main Street (Route 97) on the northwestern shore (get directions). Parking for around 10 trailered vehicles is provided at the ramp. Please contact DCR offices of the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Rock Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- white perch
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- brown bullhead
- yellow bullhead
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- golden shiner
- white sucker
- American eel
Rock Pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Rock Pond is a good place to fish for stocked trout in the spring, as the small size of the pond will allow any determined angler to find fish no matter where they happen to be holed up. Panfish, particularly perch are abundant and have good average size with the occasional larger fish. Rock Pond has produced bullhead and largemouth bass that meet the minimum size requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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