Description
Spot Pond is a 298-acre great pond located in the center of the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Stoneham. Spot Pond has an average depth of 15 feet, a maximum depth of 47 feet, and aquatic vegetation is sparse. As Spot Pond sits within conserved lands, its shoreline is forested and free from development.
Recreational access
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages a boat livery off of Woodland St. where cartop boats can be rented and launched (get directions). No personal boats are allowed. Shore fishing is possible via trails in Middlesex Fells reservation accessed from the boat livery and additional parking areas off of New South Street (get directions) and from the Stone Zoo (get directions). Please contact DCR offices of Middlesex Fells Reservation for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions, pertaining to public access of Spot Pond.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
Spot pond is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Spot Pond has produced smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, and yellow perch that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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