Richmond Pond, Richmond/Pittsfield

General Information This 223-acre great pond has a maximum depth of 54 feet and an average depth of 13 feet. Water clarity is very good, extending to 13 feet. The bottom is composed of silt and clay and supports abundant aquatic vegetation, which extends outward from most of the shoreline areas to depths of 6 or 8 feet. The shoreline is heavily developed with numerous seasonal and year round dwellings and two summer campgrounds. Richmond Pond is typically drawn down during fall and winter so use caution when navigating during these times as depth varies seasonally. Recreational Access The Town of Richmond manages a concrete boat ramp (73°19'53.61"W 42°24'57.10"N) on the northwestern shore off of Town Beach Road. The parking lot is gravel and can hold about 30 vehicles. There is some shoreline access in areas adjacent to the ramp and along Town Beach Road on the northwestern shore of the pond. Please contact the town of Richmond for additional information and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Richmond Pond. Fish Populations The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys: Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, and Golden Shiner. Richmond Pond is also stocked with trout every spring and fall. Fishing Richmond Pond maintains a layer of cold oxygenated water throughout the warm summer months which enables trout to holdover for multiple seasons. These fish and trout stocked in the given year generally congregate within the deeper regions. Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, some of good size, can also be caught. Richmond Pond has produced Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, sunfish, and Chain Pickerel that meet minimum sizes for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.

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