MA Fish Finder - A-1/stump Pond Details

Name:

A-1/stump Pond

County:

Worcester - Westbourough, MA

Acreage:

325

Public Fishing:

Yes

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Species:

Brown Bullhead
Yellow Perch
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth Bass
Calico Bass(Black Crappie)
White Catfish
Northern Pike
Tiger Muskellunge

Mean Depth:

Max Depth:

15'

Location Details:

A-1 Site is the headwaters of the Assabet River. It was created by building the George H. Nichols Dam. It is a 325-Acre shallow lake. When it was created, trees were not removed before flooding. Over the years they have fallen creating a maze of fallen trees and stumps. It is a wonderful fishing spot. Boats are allowed, but the prudent captain sticks to the small section that is tree free or else carefully navigates the rest of the lake. If paddling, it is best to go slow as hitting submerged logs could capsize the unsuspecting voyageur. I spotted Osprey nests with young in some of the few remaining standing trees. A Railroad runs parallel to one side of the lake. This 325 acre warmwater pond, sometimes called "Stump Pond,� is located a half mile southwest of Westboro center off Mill Road. Here an informal asphalt ramp is suitable for the launching of canoes and small boats. There is ample parking on both sides of the road for approximately 20 vehicles. Characterized by brown, fertile water, this pond has an average depth of about three feet with a maximum of 15 feet. Listed in order of abundance, the sample was comprised of golden shiners, brown bullhead, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, black crappie, white sucker and white catfish. Sampling was extremely difficult because of the dark water color, excessive brush and tree stumps. Tiger muskies and northern pike have been stocked here dating back to 1988, and will continue to be stocked when available. Fishing: For the fisherman looking for a unique and challenging pond for bass fishing, the A-1 Site is it. In fact, in terms of both quantity and average size, this is undoubtedly one of the most productive largemouth bass waters in the state. Fish in the 3 to 5 pound range are common. As you would expect, fishing pressure is heavy throughout the year.

Website:

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwa1st.pdf

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bhayes465

How can I get my boat in? It's only 10' and very light so I can carry it in if necessary. Badlarry's post says there's a spot to the left of the boat ramp, do you think I could put it in there? Is there any access on the other side?? I'm dying to get in this place. Fished there maybe 10 or so years ago and it was amazing! If anyone knows how to get in or when the boat ramp is supposed to reopen please let me know. Thanks!

05/16/12 10:17 PM

pirougejoe

Guys... I am interested in locating this pond. My boat is only 11' and easy to launch by hand. Never been here but looking forward to it as it sounds like a Lake I fished as a kid called Lake Murvall.

PJ

05/15/12 08:15 AM

badlarry

There is public access but only from shore boat ramp and dam closed for repair if you walk down path at left of boat ramp nice spot a ways down path but only early spring unless you go weedless great bass fishing there and only will get better boat landing has been closed last 2yrs

04/17/12 02:10 PM

shaibass

How the fishing in A1 I THOUGHT GOING UP THERE WOULD LIKE TO NOW MORE INFO

03/07/12 02:14 AM

fishingrookie

I was there last weekend. There was no public access. It was fenced in. I did spend some time looking and it was not possible.

06/24/11 11:08 PM

vinny60

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