Neponset Reservoir

The Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in the I-95 Boston/Providence Corridor, comprising approximately 335 acres.  It serves as the headwaters for the Neponset River, which ultimately flows 26 miles into Dorchester Bay, fed along the way by other water sources.  The Reservoir has a little over 9 miles of shoreline.  It is a relatively shallow body of water with the northern part (around Shoreline, Hillside, Bragg, Hollow, Thompson, Edwards, Garrett Spillane, Patriot, Minuteman, Young, Camp, McCasland, McKenzie, Messinger, and Munroe roadways) and eastern part (around Beach, Alice Bradley, and Pumping Station roadways) ranging from just inches in depth to about 4 feet.  The southern part (around Ridge, Neponset Heights, Creighton, Idlewild, Kersey, and Aylward roadways) ranges from 4 feet to 7 feet in depth.  The deepest part of the Reservoir is around the Dam at 8 to 10 feet.  Water depth can vary widely based on the time of year (deepest from March through May, and shallowest from August through October) and amount of precipitation.  There are approximately 145 abutters on the Reservoir, with well over 400 homes in the watershed. A large body of water for the area yet shallow in depth. This is a great Reservoir for canoes, kayaks, wildlife and catch & release fishing. Power-boating is allowed on the lake but activity is quiet during the summer. Although formally polluted, the past 25 years has brought clean-up efforts and recent funding to bring this lake back to its former glory. There is a mix of cottages and large homes on this lake. It is known for its great fishing and there is an annual fishing derby held here. Ice fishing is also very popular. The location is very desirable; close to all major routes, yet tucked away from the masses. The town employs draw-down efforts from time to time to control vegetation and flood conditions.