Town(s):
Sudbury MA
County:
Middlesex
Size:
80
acres
Average Depth:
6
feet
Maximum Depth:
10
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Power Boats, Horsepower or Speed Restrictions
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Willis Pond is the largest of Sudbury’s glacial ponds and is the only “Great Pond” in Sudbury1. It is about 10 feet at the deepest points. It is nearly surrounded by protected forests and wetlands. To its west is the Sudbury State Forest, to the northwest is the Assabet National Wildlife Refuge, and to the north is the 55-acre newly acquired Cutting Farm Conservation Land, owned by the Town. Private properties abut the southern and eastern shores of the pond. Run Brook’s headwaters are on the eastern side of Willis Pond, from which the stream runs south until it flows into Hop Brook. Willis Pond is popular with boaters and fishermen. A Town-owned boat ramp and dock may be accessed from Lake Shore Drive on the southern shore. In striking contrast with the man-made ponds created historically by damming Hop Brook, Willis Pond probably owes its origin to large masses of ice formed there during the glacial age. Later, as these masses of ice melted, they left the hollows which now hold the ponds.
Water Quality:
Unknown
Vegetation Growth:
Moderate
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, Bridle Shiner
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Shoreline Development:
10-25%
