Lake Massapoag, Sharon · 2018-02-01 · Lake Massapoag 392 Acres Sharon Neponset River Watershed...
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Lake Massapoag, Sharon General Information Lake Massapoag is a 392 acre Great Pond located about a mile south of Route 27 in Sharon. The average depth of Lake Massapoag is 16 feet, the maximum is 48 feet and the waters are typically transparent to roughly 10 feet. The bottom is primarily gravel and rubble with several boulder strewn areas, some close to the surface, which are usually marked with a buoy. Aquatic vegetation is scarse and largely limited to coves on the southern and western shores. The shoreline is heavily developed with houses that, combined with its location close to population centers and aesthetic appeal, make Lake Massapoag a popular destination during the summer months. Recreational Access The town of Sharon manages a concrete boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Memorial Park off Pond St. on the Northern Shore of the pond (71°10'32.90"W 42° 6'38.91"N). Passes to park and launch trailered boats can be acquired from the town for a fee. There is also shoreline access at the southern end of the lake on town land off of Lakeview Street. Please contact the offices of the town of Sharon for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lake Massapoag. Fish Populations The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and American Eel. Lake Massapoag is also stocked each spring with trout. Fishing Lake Massapoag is a great lake for Large and Smallmouth Bass fishing. Focus your efforts on any boulder strewn areas of the lake as these fish often associate with submerged cover and structure. Yellow and White Perch can also be caught in association with bass near structure but also occasionally along the shoreline as well. Chain Pickerel can be found within the weedier parts of the pond and in the coves. Lake Massapoag has produced Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Sportfishing Awards Program. Useful Links: Get your Fishing License Freshwater Fishing Trout Stocking Information Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program Learn more: Mass.gov/MassWildlife Connect with us: Facebook.com/MassWildlife Your local MassWildlife office: 85 Fitchburg Road Ayer, 01432 (978) 772-2145 STOP AQUATIC HITCHIKERS! Prevent the transport of nuisance species. Clean all recreational equipment. ProtectYourWaters.net Updated: 2018
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Lake Massapoag, Sharon
General Information
Lake Massapoag is a 392 acre Great Pond located about a mile south of Route 27 in Sharon. The average depth of Lake Massapoag is 16 feet, the maximum is 48 feet and the waters are typically transparent to roughly 10 feet. The bottom is primarily gravel and rubble with several boulder strewn areas, some close to the surface, which are usually marked with a buoy. Aquatic vegetation is scarse and largely limited to coves on the southern and western shores. The shoreline is heavily developed with houses that, combined with its location close to population centers and aesthetic appeal, make Lake Massapoag a popular destination during the summer months.
Recreational Access
The town of Sharon manages a concrete boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Memorial Park off Pond St. on the Northern Shore of the pond (71°10'32.90"W 42° 6'38.91"N). Passes to park and launch trailered boats can be acquired from the town for a fee. There is also shoreline access at the southern end of the lake on town land off of Lakeview Street. Please contactthe offices of the town of Sharon for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lake Massapoag.
Fish Populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and American Eel. Lake Massapoag is also stocked each spring with trout.
Fishing
Lake Massapoag is a great lake for Large and Smallmouth Bass fishing. Focus your efforts on any boulder strewn areas of the lake as these fish often associate with submerged cover and structure. Yellow and White Perch can also be caught in association with bass near structure but also occasionally along the shoreline as well. Chain Pickerel can be found within the weedier parts of the pond and in the coves. Lake Massapoag has produced Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Sportfishing Awards Program.
Useful Links:
Get your Fishing License
Freshwater Fishing
Trout Stocking Information
Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program
Learn more: Mass.gov/MassWildlife
Connect with us: Facebook.com/MassWildlife
Your local MassWildlife office: 85 Fitchburg Road Ayer, 01432 (978) 772-2145
STOP AQUATIC HITCHIKERS! Prevent the transport of nuisance species. Clean all recreational equipment. ProtectYourWaters.net
Updated: 2018
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Depth Contours- 5 Feet
Map updated December, 2017
Depth contours based on 19,484 depth soundings
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Lake Massapoag392 Acres
SharonNeponset River Watershed
Coordinates: 71°10'32.90"W 42° 6'38.91"N USGS Quad: MANSFIELD
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Beach Street
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Town of Sharon Property
