Town(s):
Norton MA
County:
Bristol
Local Name:
Winnecunnet Pond
Size:
148
acres
Average Depth:
6
feet
Maximum Depth:
11
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Other Restrictions
Boating Comments:
There are additional boating restrictions defined by the town (http://www.masslakes.com/Norton_Res_Boating_Rules.pdf).
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
This is a nice size lake for the area and has a good supply of affordable homes. It maintains a fairly uniform depth of around 6 feet and is defined as a Kettle Pond (See definitions). The water is transparent to about 5 feet and the bottom is muddy with a sand and gravel mix. Its oval shape is great for power-boating and waterskiing and there is some terrific wildlife in the area (including many turtles). The outlet is the Snake River and the inlets include the Canoe River and Mulberry Meadow Brook. Just minutes from Route 495, it is a great commuter location. The Association continues to be active in lake-weed eradication. Most of the lake now has town sewer which is helping the lake minimize nutrient overload conditions. There's a terrific Italian restaurant on the lake called The Chateau (http://www.chateaurestaurant.com/norton/norton.asp), formally Ann's Place. Try the veal! The Lake Winnecunnet Neighborhood Association is still in existence but does not have a website. There was also a water-ski club at one time that sets up slalom buoys on the lake.
Water Quality:
No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Abundant
Non-native Species:
Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)
Fishing Comments:
Heavy fishing can be found here year round because of the easy access in and out. Anglers can expect to find some large pickerel and bass. Ice fishing is popular because it is usually the first pond to freeze and the last one to thaw.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments:
A paved ramp is available off Bay Road with some parking along the road. Access can be a little tricky. MassWildLife also has a dirt ramp also on Bay road near the Snake River outlet.
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Directions:
Rt 495 to Bay street exit to Lake Winnecunnet.
Shoreline Development:
75-100%
