Town(s):
Mashpee MA, Sandwich MA
County:
Barnstable
Size:
729
acres
Average Depth:
28
feet
Maximum Depth:
87
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Other Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments:
For boating rules and regulations: http://www.ci.mashpee.ma.us/Pages/MashpeeMA_BComm/S00583275?textPage=1.
Jet-ski's and waterskiing between sunup and 7:00 PM only.
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions
Water Quality:
No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Minimal
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fishing Comments:
Mashpee-Wakeby is an outstanding fishing water. It is stocked annually in the spring and fall with brook, brown and rainbow trout. Although trout water has deteriorated over the years from 22% in 1948 to only trace amounts today, holdover trout are regularly reported from the pond. The south basin is typically the best for trout fishing. This pond is characteristically deoxygenated below 35 feet in late summer, pushing most fish species temporarily above that depth. Good populations of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are avidly sought during the numerous bass tournaments held at the pond. Chain pickerel, white perch and yellow perch are also frequently caught at the lake, and many are of large size. The numerous gamefish in the pond display good growth rates due to the abundant sea-run alewives which travel up the Mashpee River from Ponponesset Bay and Nantucket Sound. Large white catfish up to and over 6 pounds are sometimes caught by anglers who think they have taken world record bullheads. The north basin is typically the best for warmwater fish action. The islands and the connecting channel between the two basins are reliable hotspots all year. Other nearby ponds include Santuit Pond, Peters Pond, Snake Pond and Pimlico Pond.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, White Catfish, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, White Sucker
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments:
A large paved boat ramp with a 30-vehicle parking lot is provided by the Office of Fishing and Boating Access and managed by the town of Mashpee. It is located to the north of Route 130, just after its intersection with Great Neck Road. During the summer months, the town of Mashpee collects a parking fee to help defer maintenance costs.
Parking Spaces:
21-40
Directions:
Route 6 to exit 2 (Route 130 south) to Fisherman's landing on the left.
Shoreline Development:
75-100%
