Town(s):
Ashburnham MA
County:
Worcester
Local Name:
Billy Ward Pond
Size:
47
acres
Average Depth:
12
feet
Maximum Depth:
8
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Gas Engines Prohibited, Other Restrictions
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
"Ward pond, formerly known as Whiteman pond, is a gem among the lakes guarded and nurtured by the encircling hills. Its pebbly shores are familiar to the angler while its placid surface and picturesque surroundings are suggestive of rest and tranquility." - Stearns History of Ashburnham. Billy Ward Pond Improvement Association, Inc. is dedicated to the protection, management, and stewardship of the pond and its environment.
Water Quality:
Unknown
Vegetation Growth:
Moderate
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, White Sucker
Boat Access:
None, Private Lake
Parking Spaces:
None
Directions:
Rt 101 to Ashburnham
Shoreline Development:
25-50%
