Walden Pond State Reservation
Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847 and his experience there provided the material for the book Walden, which is credited with helping to inspire awareness and respect for the natu... heritagesites.com
Jamaica Pond Park, "Emerald Necklace" - Boston, Ma
In the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, near the border with the town of Brookline, is a scenic park that features a large pond with wooded paths providing views of it at every turn. The waymark is centered on the boathou... waymarking.com
Lake Quannapowitt
This fertile, 254-acre pond, also known as Quannapowitt Reservoir, is located less than a quarter mile from Route 128 in Wakefield. Maximum depth is only 11 feet; average depth is six feet. The bottom is composed of gravel... anglerweb.com
Charles River Basin
This fertile, 478-acre impoundment is located approximately one mile west of Boston City Hall. While the surrounding urban countryside is heavily developed, the immediate shoreline has been preserved as a greenbelt parkway... anglerweb.com
Upper Mystic Lake
This fertile, 200-acre lake is located about a mile and a half south of Winchester center. It is fed by the Aberjona River and two smaller inlets, and the outlet, located at the south end of the lake, is the Mystic River. ... anglerweb.com
Horn Pond
This 102 acre raised natural great pond is located a half-mile south of Woburn Center. Maximum depth is 40 feet; average depth 10 feet. Transparency (in summer at least) is only fair at six feet. Aquatic vegetation is scan... anglerweb.com
Spy Pond
This fertile, 103-acre natural great pond is located just north of Route 2 in Arlington. Maximum depth is 36 feet; average depth is 12 feet, and the water is transparent to ten feet. The bottom is sand and gravel, most of ... anglerweb.com
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
You don't have to head to the suburbs for a day in nature. Take a short ferry ride to one of Boston's many harbor islands. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas, and lots more. 34 islands make up the cluster of... bostoncentral.com
Brookline Reservoir
This little 18-acre pond has a maximum depth of 43 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. Public access is excellent as the pond is located within a city park and there is a paved road around the entire shoreline. Boats are... anglerweb.com
Bare Hill Pond
Located in the Town of Harvard about one mile south of the center, this 316-acre pond supports a diverse fish population. Unfortunately, the shoreline is highly developed with private cottages and year-round homes, severel... anglerweb.com
Massachusetts Bay
Species:Black Sea Bass Bluefin Tuna Bluefish Blue Marlin Blue Shark Bonito Cod Cusk Dabs (Plaice) Dogfish Eel False Albacore (Little Tunny) Grey Sole (Witch) Haddock Herring Mackerel Mako Shark Monkfish Pollock Redfish Riv... anglerweb.com
Wrights Pond
Wrights Pond is located on Elm Street and is 148 acres consisting of a beach, fresh water swimming, a bath house with concession area and ample parking. Wrights Pond is surrounded by the Middlesex Reservation. 1. All vehic... anglerweb.com
Mystic River
The Mystic River is the name of a short river in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. Its name derives from the Native American word "Missi-Tuk", which translates to "great tidal river", and it lies to t... anglerweb.com
Neponset River
The Neponset River is a river in eastern Massachusetts. The headwaters of the Neponset are at the Neponset Reservoir in Foxborough, near the Gilette Stadium. From there, the Neponset meanders generally northeast for approx... anglerweb.com
Pleasure Bay
Owned and operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this area provides an abundance of recreation and historical learning opportunities for the visitor. Accessible from downtown, the HarborWalk extends alo... anglerweb.com
West Hill Park (Ma)
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool. The park offers two sandy swimming beaches (no lifeguards, swim at your own risk), 4.... recreation.gov
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge is of vital stopover significance... recreation.gov
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in north-central Massachusetts, approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston, MA. The refuge lies within the towns of Ayer and Shirley in Middlesex County and the towns of Har... recreation.gov