Description
Wedge Pond is a 24-acre impoundment of Horn Pond Brook located off of Main Street in Winchester. Wedge Pond has an average depth of 5 feet, a maximum depth of 17 feet, and aquatic vegetation is common particularly in the northern end. The shores are heavily developed with houses and a town beach and playground.
Recreational access
The Town of Winchester manages Elliot Park on the north shore where cartop boats can be carried in and launched (get directions). Shore fishing is also possible here and parking is roadside on Main Street. Access to the water from Elliot Park is behind a fence which has a gate but may be locked. Cartop boats may also be launched at Borggaard Beach which is located off Palmer Street on the western shore (get directions). If accessing Wedge Pond here, a permit from the town may be required. Please contact the town offices of Winchester for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Wedge Pond.
some of the shoreline of Wedge Pond in Elliot Park. Access to the water is through a gate which was locked when visited.
Parking for Elliot Park is roadside along Main Street.
Cartop boat access at Borggaard Beach which is located off Palmer Street on the western shore.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
- American eel
Fishing
Little in known regarding fishing opportunities at Wedge Pond.
More fishing resources:
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