Town(s):
Framingham MA
County:
Middlesex
Size:
82
acres
Average Depth:
12
feet
Maximum Depth:
50
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Waushakum Pond, a glacial kettle pond comprises 82 acres and reaches 50 feet in depth. It is large in relation to its watershed, which generally gives a pond an advantage in avoiding eutrophication. The major part of Waushakum Pond is in Framingham but 80% of its drainage area is in Ashland. The primary recreational uses of the pond area include swimming, boating and fishing. Waushakum Pond is accessible by the public through a town park and swimming beach and a boat launch in Ashland. The shoreline is privately owned except for areas of public access. Waushakum Lake is one of three public beaches maintained and staffed by the Framingham Parks and Recreation Department. It is a seasonal beach opened from late June to mid-August. It is staffed by trained lifeguards. Swimming is allowed in designated areas only. Cookouts are prohibited, but picnics are allowed. Day passes and seasonal tags are available for residents and non-residents. The Recreation Department requires groups of 10 or more to apply for a group permit to use the beach; this includes children's birthday parties. (Beach: 54 Nipmuc Rd, Framingham).
Water Quality:
No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth:
Unknown
Non-native Species:
Fishing Comments:
http://www.mafishfinder.com/waushakum-pond-24712-location.html. Shoreline is heavily developed with residential property. One access point in Ashland on the pond's southern tip. Try fall fishing on Waushakum along the north shore, west of the public beach. You can catch very nice size largemouth hanging out under boat docks.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Sunfish, Bridle Shiner
Boat Access:
Unknown
Parking Spaces:
Unknown
Shoreline Development:
50-75%
