Town(s):
Rutland MA
County:
Worcester
Size:
119
acres
Average Depth:
10
feet
Maximum Depth:
27
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Demond Pond is an average size (119 acres) two story pond located off Pleasant Street about
one mile south of Rte. 122A. The water is clear with a transparency of 8.5 feet. The bottom type is generally mud, although
there are some areas of rocky reef and rubble. About 50% of the shoreline is developed with year round homes and cottages.
Cover is provided by boulders and downed trees with some areas of sparse aquatic weed growth.
Vegetation Growth:
Minimal
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fishing Comments:
The fish population was most recently studied during a 1996 summer survey. Twelve species
were collected including the following:rainbow trout,largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, black
crappie, bluegill,pumpkinseed,rock bass, brown bullhead, golden shiners, and white suckers. The most abundant gamefish is
the largemouth bass and the most abundant panfish are the three species of sunfish. Tiger muskies were stocked here annually
from 1993-1996.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, White Sucker
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments:
Boat access is off of Pleasant Street on the west side of the dam, but the dirt ramp is suitable only for light boats,
car top boats and canoes. Shore fishing is limited to private property except for the dam area immediately adjacent to the boat
ramp.
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Shoreline Development:
25-50%