Description
Stiles Pond is a 64-acre Great Pond and impoundment of Fish Brook located a little more than three miles west of Boxford center. Stiles Pond has an average depth of 20 feet, a maximum depth 28 feet, and water transparency is good, extending to 11 feet. Aquatic vegetation is sparse and limited primarily to a few shallow cove areas. Most of the shoreline is steep-sided and sparsely developed with year-round homes.
Recreational access
The town of Boxford manages gravel ramp suitable for light trailered craft off of Stiles Pond Rd. located between the town beach and the dam on the south shore (get directions). Outboard motors are restricted to a maximum of 10hp on Stiles Pond. There is parking available for 8 cars and the shoreline around the town beach can be accessed from here. Please contact the town of Boxford for additional information, fee structure and/or additional restrictions pertaining to public access of Stiles Pond.
The gravel boat ramp at Stiles Reservoir off of Stiles Pond Rd.
Parking for the Stiles Pond boat ramp.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- black crappie
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
- American eel
- redfin pickerel
- yellow perch
- banded killifish
- rainbow trout
Stiles Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Stiles Pond is a popular trout fishing destination throughout the year. While fish tend not to hold over from year to year, the deeper areas of the pond carry fish well into the summer months. Stiles Pond has produced other good sized fish including bullhead that exceed 3 lbs. Stiles Pond has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, bullhead, and sunfish that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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