Description
Singletary Pond is a 345-acre great pond located on the Millbury-Sutton line about 2 miles southwest of Millbury center. Singletary Pond has an average depth of 18 feet, a maximum depth of 37 feet, and water clarity extending to 10 feet on average. The bottom is generally rocky with small areas of submerged aquatic vegetation and scattered boulder and rock piles. Emergent aquatic vegetation is sparse, with the exception of coves at the northern and southern edges of the lake. The shore is extensively developed with both year-round and summer residences. The proximity of this lake to Worcester and surrounding Central Massachusetts towns, along with good boat access, make it a very popular recreation destination. Singletary Pond is typically drawn down during fall and winter so use caution when navigating during these times as depth varies seasonally.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a concrete boat ramp and adjacent parking area with spaces for about 20 vehicles off of Singletary Road on the lake’s northern shore (get directions). Shore fishing is very limited. Please contact the DCR offices of Purgatory Chasm State Reservation for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Singletary Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- yellow bullhead
- brown bullhead
- white sucker
- golden shiner
- landlocked alewife
Singletary Lake is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Singletary Pond is a popular trout and bass fishing destination. Perch and black crappie are abundant with some black crappie being reported to exceed 3 pounds. Smallmouth bass are also common, and can be found along most rocky shores. If fishing by boat, check out the drop-offs surrounding the islands and submerged shoals. Singletary Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, white perch, bullhead, rainbow trout, and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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