Description
Sluice Pond is a 45-acre pond located about two miles south of the center of Lynn on Rt. 129. Sluice Pond has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 69 feet, and water transparency is relatively low at around seven feet. Aquatic vegetation is scant and limited primarily to the shallow northern section. The 2.25 miles of shoreline is heavily developed with year-round homes.
Recreational access
The city of Lynn manages a paved boat ramp suitable for trailered craft off of Rt. 129 on the northwestern shore (get directions). The parking lot can accommodate approximately 35 vehicles. Please contact the city of Lynn for additional information, fee schedules, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Sluice Pond.
The Sluice Pond Boat Ramp off of Rt. 129
Parking for the Sluice Pond boat ramp.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- white perch
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
- American eel
Sluice Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
This is a good trout pond in the spring when fishing pressure ranges from moderate to heavy. The warm water fishery should also not be overlooked as good-sized bass and pickerel are relatively common. Sluice Pond has produced largemouth bass, black crappie, bullhead, rainbow trout, brook trout, and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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