When is jamaica pond stocked

Street parking is available on Perkins Street, which runs right along the northern cove, or on numerous side streets off Jamaica Way Pond Street. During the warmer months boats are available for rental at the pavilion on the east side of the pond off Jamaica Way. A fisheries survey conducted in indicated the pond contained brook trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill.

The pond is generously stocked with trout every spring and fall, and is also stocked with broodstock salmon whenever they are obtainable. This is a good trout pond in an urban area, so naturally it gets fished pretty hard in the spring, and also on warm summer evenings. Night fishing is not recommended, as the area is not secure. Best action for stocked trout appears to be along the northern and western shores.

The broodstock salmon provide an exciting bonus, and will continue to be stocked annually as long as they are available. Bass fishermen enjoy fair action during the summer months, particularly in the area around the island at the mouth of the northern cove.

This pond also has excellent yellow perch of large average size. The pond and park are in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, close to the border of Brookline. It is the source of the Muddy River, which drains into the lower Charles River.

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A natural "kettle" depression formed by glacial action, the pond itself covers about acres, and has an average depth of 25 feet; it is 53 feet deep near the center. Fishing is allowed with a Massachusetts fishing license. The pond is stocked each year by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The Boathouse is open from Patriot's Day weekend through Halloween.

Boats usually are rented whenever the boathouse is open. Courageous Sailing offers youth sailing programs for Boston residents. For more information, in season, call the Boat House at The Pond is the site for many different community events, including the Lantern Parade held every October.