Town(s):
Barnstable MA
County:
Barnstable
Size:
56
acres
Average Depth:
18
feet
Maximum Depth:
40
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Horsepower or Speed Restrictions, Other Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments:
The town of Barnstable bylaw places a 10 horsepower limit on outboard motors.
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions
Water Quality:
No Known Issues, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Minimal
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fishing Comments:
The most recent fisheries survey, conducted in 1982, recorded three species present in addition to stocked brown and brook trout: smallmouth bass, golden shiner and banded killifish. Largemouth bass have also been caught recently in the pond. Shubael Pond is annually stocked in the spring and fall with brook, brown and rainbow trout. Although it is probably the most effective technique for catching trout, trolling gets very boring very quickly on a pond this small and round. Try a change in technique: make repeated drifts with the wind, jigging streamers, weighted worms or nymphs, or worm-sweetened jigs at various depths. During high summer, the trout will rarely be found outside the deep hole at the south end of the pond, but during spring and fall they are well distributed throughout the water column. Thanks to the solid bottom, wading fishermen can get around most of the pond. As always, stillfishing with worms or doughbaits near the bottom is likely to produce some trout. Don’t overlook the smallmouth resource here. While trophies remain scarce, bass in the 12 to 17 inch range are abundant. Look for them at depths of 15 to 25 feet. Small leadheaded jigs with pork or plastic tails, deep-diving crankbaits, and crayfish imitations will all score some action. This little pond offers some exceptional fishing opportunities for its size. It is stocked with trout every spring and fall, and there is a sufficient amount of coldwater habitat and forage for trout to hold over through the summer. Brook trout have been observed attempting to nest here, and both brown and brookies taken in July appear fat and healthy.
Fish Species:
Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, Golden Shiner
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments:
At the end of Willimantic Road there is a launching ramp with concrete pads and parking space for approximately 12 vehicles. The ramp is suitable for canoes, cartop boats and shallow draft trailered boats. There is also a small town landing at the end of Shubael Pond Road.
Parking Spaces:
11-20
Directions:
Shubael Pond is located about 2 miles south of the junction of Routes 6 and 149. To get there, take 149 (Prospect Street) south from Route 6, and take a left on Race Lane. Then take your second right onto Willimantic Road.
Shoreline Development:
50-75%
