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Sampsons Pond

Town(s): Carver MA
County: Plymouth
Local Name: Sampson Pond

Size: 310 acres
Average Depth: 9 feet
Maximum Depth: 14 feet

Boating Allowed: Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Horsepower or Speed Restrictions, Other Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments: Boating rules are posted at the boat ramp site.
Swimming: Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions

Sampsons Pond is a 310-acre warm water infertile pond in Carver, Massachusetts, in the South Carver section of town, southwest of Dunham Pond. The water is clear with a transparency of 12 feet. Access to the pond is a paved launching ramp off Lake View St. suitable for trailer boats. Although there is no launching fee, the Town of Carver requires a sticker for one to park on town land next to the ramp. A little known fact is that Sampsons Pond was once a marsh. During the early 1800s Carver was a big producer of what is called bog iron. Sampsons pond was dug out for its iron ore. Much of the iron was used in making cannon balls during the war of 1812. This accounts for the rusty color seen in the water, as well as the pieces of ore that can be found in the area. Crane Brook Restaurant and Tea Room, an exclusive restaurant at 229 Tremont Street is the site of the former foundry. Emergent vegetation covers about a tenth of the surface area and is mainly made up of blue pickerelweed located in patches along the shoreline. The pond is divided into a northern basin and a larger southern basin that is lined with numerous rock piles and large boulders. The primary hazard is a large rock pile located in the middle of the drainage od the nearby cranberry bogs, so boaters should be cautious even if none are visible. The 3-4-miles of shoreline is lightly developed with year round homes, as well as being lined by cranberry bogs and private undeveloped land although the surrounding land is not open to the public, the lack of development gives the pond a very quit and rural environment; at least when not used for recreational purposes. There are two beaches, both of which are located on the southeast corner of the pond. One is the main town beach near the boat launch. The other is nearby and is a small sandy area. The state’s biggest largemouth bass was caught here in 1975 at 15-pounds, 8-ounces. At the time it was also the largest northern-strain largemouth ever recorded anywhere in the U.S.

Water Quality: No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth: Moderate
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Sunfish, Bluegill, Golden Shiner

Boat Access: Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments: Access to the pond is a paved launching ramp off Lake View St. suitable for trailer boats. Although there is no launching fee, the Town of Carver requires a sticker for one to park on town land next to the ramp.
Parking Spaces: Less than 10

Directions: Located between Route 58 and Main Street in South Carver.
Shoreline Development: 10-25%

Definitions:	Kettle Pond Aquatic Vegetation

Links:	DEP Mass Wildlife Environmental Police DCR MassGIS Massachusetts Boating Laws Massachusetts Fishing Regulations

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