Description
Whiting Pond is 25-acres in size and has a mean depth of 18 feet, a maximum depth of 38 feet and drains into the Ten Mile River. The shoreline is mostly developed with residences with some industry along the eastern shore.
Recreational access
The town of North Attleboro manages the Dr. Robert E. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area which fewatures a beach, concrete boat ramp suitable for trailered craft and large parking area off of Broadway Street on the western shore (get directions). A town issued beach sticker is required to park between memorial day and labor day, no internal combustion motors are allowed and the boat ramp is for Massachusetts residents only. There are plenty of shore fishing opportunities south of the town beach. Please contact town of North Attleboro for additional information, fee structure and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Whiting Pond.
Parking at this large paved lot associated with the town beach off of Broadway Street.
This boat ramp is at the end of a long approach and suitable for small trailered craft.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- chain pickerel
- yellow perch
- black crappie
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- brown bullhead
- golden shiner
Whiting Pond is stocked each spring and fall with trout.
Fishing
Whiting Pond is a popular trout fishing destination in spring and fall surrounding the annual stockings. With the exception of the pond inlet to the north, the shoreline has near uniform drop-offs from 5 to 15 feet with 50 feet of shore so trout should be able to be caught throughout. Whiting Pond has produced largemouth bass, yellow perch, bullhead, brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, and tiger trout that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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