Town(s):
Norton MA
County:
Bristol
Size:
529
acres
Average Depth:
5
feet
Maximum Depth:
10
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Other Restrictions
Boating Comments:
There is very little power-boat traffic on this lake. Mostly fisherman on Sunday mornings. There are additional boating restrictions defined by the town (http://www.masslakes.com/Norton_Res_Boating_Rules.pdf).
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions
This large body of water boasts some great wildlife and fishing spots. It is a very shallow lake with many coves and islands. This is a fully recreational lake and all power boating is allowed. It's a quiet lake with more folks taking advantage of the terrific canoe or kayak possibilities. Fishermen enjoy this lake for its many coves and prime fishing spots. Most depths average 5 feet and the bottom is mostly sand and gravel with a fair concentration of vegetation heavier in the coves. The town has talked about dredging the lake for more than a decade but so far, no plans have been implemented. Most of the homes are concentrated along the southwest and eastern shoreline. This man-made reservoir outlets through the Rumford River. You can take a guided kayak tour through a company called "Norton Kayak Company" (http://nortonkayakco.com/). You can also view a story and video on the company (http://www.wickedlocal.com/norton/news/business/x1196569752/Couple-streams-life-back-into-Reservoir). There does not appear to be a Lake Association for the reservoir.
Water Quality:
No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth:
Moderate
Non-native Species:
Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)
Fishing Comments:
The reservoir is know for producing better than average Bass and White Perch.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments:
Part of the shore is accessible to fishing on both sides of the culvert off Rt 140 / Mansfield Ave. Fishing can also be done over at the dam off Reservoir Street. There is also informal boat access off Juniper Road for cartop unloading.
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Directions:
Rt 495 to Rt 140 to Reservoir Street
Shoreline Development:
25-50%