Hallockville Pond Fishing Spot

• County: Franklin - West Hawley MA
• Acreage: 25
• Public Fishing: Yes
• Mean Depth: 7'
• Max Depth: 10'
• Bathymetry Map: View Hallockville Pond Bathymetry Map
• Website: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwhall.pdf
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 08/19/09 12:41 PM
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This 25 acre, manmade pond is located immediately west of Route 8A. The average depth is seven feet and the maximum depth is less than 10 feet. Aquatic vegetation is common, particularly in the southern half of the pond, and transparency is fair to good. The bottom is composed primarily of gravel overlain by silt. Since the pond is located entirely within the Hawley State Forest, shoreline development is minimal and access for shore fishermen is unlimited. Boat access is poor, however, being limited to canoes and car top boats that can be carried from the parking area at the pond’s northern end to the informal launching site at the dam. Fish Populations: This pond was last surveyed in 1980, at which time five species were recorded present: chain pickerel, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead and golden shiner.

Recreational usage of this pond is low. The chain pickerel — representing the only gamefish here — are of small average size and not particularly abundant. This is a nice pond to fish with worms on warm summer evenings; however, as the bullheads are usually cooperative and the surroundings are pleasant. The abundant population of yellow perch also attracts some angling interest, particularly from those who enjoy working a jig stick at first ice.