Massapoag Pond

Massapoag Pond is the most heavily used recreational water body in Dunstable, but the town has no public access to this pond. There are now no limitations on motor horsepower or speed for boats on Massapoag Pond, other than the state's overall water speed limit of 45 mph. Its embankment is characterized by steep, high slopes of kame terrace deposits and eskers. Lower Massapoag Pond is smaller and more elongated in character, with a shoreline of primarily shrub marsh wetland. Smaller ponds along the three main tributaries were formed by damming during the last two centuries for various economic purposes.

General Information:

Located one and a half miles southwest of Dunstable Center, Massapoag Pond is a 122-acre Great Pond with an average depth of 12 feet and a maximum depth of 40 feet. Aquatic vegetation is only abundant in the shallow southern end of the pond.

Recreational Access

A paved ramp managed by the Lake Massapoag Rod and Gun Club is located at the south end of the Pond (71°29'51.14"W 42°38'19.33"N). There is parking for 6 vehicles and trailers. The ramp is open to the public, with the exception of July and August when the gate is closed and the launch open only to carry-in watercraft. Please contact the Lake Massapoag Rod and Gun Club for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Massapoag Pond.

Fish Populations

The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Golden Shiner, and American Eel.

Fishing

Massapoag Pond is stocked with trout in the spring, although it is best known for its warm-water fishing, with abundant panfish and good size bass and pickerel. Massapoag seems to be underutilized by ice fishermen. Massapoag Pond has produced Largemouth Bass that meet minimum size for recognition by the Sportfishing Awards Program.