Description
Stetson Pond is a 95-acre Great Pond located about a half mile northeast of Route 58 near Monponsett Center. Stetson Pond has an average depth of 15 feet, a maximum depth of 33 feet, and the water is brown in color with a transparency of five feet. Aquatic vegetation is scattered along the shoreline which is developed with residences.
Recreational access
The town of Pembroke manages a gravel launch suitable for cartop boats off of Plymouth St. on the southern shore (get directions). Parking for approximately 40 cars is available at the ramp. Shore fishing is possible in areas adjacent to the ramp and on the floating dock. Please contact the offices of the town of Pembroke for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Stetson Pond.
Boat launch for Stetson Pond.
Dock at Stetson Pond that can be used for fishing and launching boats.
Parking area for Stetson Pond off of Plymouth Street.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- white perch
- black crappie
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
- banded killifish
- American eel
Fishing
Stetson pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and sunfish that meet minimum size requirements for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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