Description
Whalom Lake is a 103-acre great pond located 3 miles east of Fitchburg and 3½ miles north of Leominster near Rt. 13. Whalom Lake has an average depth of 19 feet, a maximum depth of 44 feet and water clarity averages around 17 feet. Aquatic vegetation is very scant over a muck and gravel bottom. The proximity of Whalom Lake to Leominster and Fitchburg and ample shore and boat access result in heavy recreational use.
Recreational access
The City of Leominster manages a concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered craft and a 10-car parking lot off of Lakeside Avenue on the western shore (get directions). Shore fishing is popular off Lakefront Avenue, which runs along the western shore. Please contact the City of Leominster for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Whalom Lake.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- rock bass
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- brown bullhead
- yellow bullhead
- banded killifish
Whalom Lake is stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Whalom Lake is less fertile compared to ponds of similar size in Central Massachusetts. Yellow perch display slightly above-average growth but larger individuals of this species and other species such as largemouth bass and chain pickerel are difficult to find. bluegill and pumpkinseed can be large and will provide good fishing on light tackle. Ice-fishing for yellow perch can also be productive and trout fishing in spring is excellent, particularly from shore along Lakefront Ave. Whalom Lake has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, rainbow trout, and brook trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
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