Town(s):
Palmer MA
County:
Hampden
Local Name:
Thompson Lake
Size:
34
acres
Average Depth:
7
feet
Maximum Depth:
15
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats
Boating Comments:
No jet-ski's allowed
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Thompson Lake is a reservoir located just 2 miles from Palmer, in Hampden County, in the state of Massachusetts, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, smallmouth bass, bullhead and white perch here. Whether you’re fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Thompson Lake. Alternate names for this reservoir include Lake Thompson, Calkins Pond and Thompson Lake Reservoir. Annual Association fee is $125.
Water Quality:
No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Unknown
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Parking Spaces:
None
Shoreline Development:
10-25%