New England Paddler
Dug Pond
Dug Pond
Last Updated: 2/2023
STATISTICS
Skill Level: Flat water
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Perimeter: 1.6 miles
USGS Map: Framingham, MA
Physical Features
- Area: 54 acres
- Max depth: 45 feet
- Average Depth: 18 feet
- Transparency: good
- Terrain Type:
Fish Population
- Last survey: Unknown
- 9 Species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Carp, and Golden Shiner.
Dug Pond Gravel Boat Ramp
Position: 42°16.74'N 71°21.75'W
Boat Launch:
Boat Launch:
The ramp is right on the road so unload and then park nearby. No gas motors are permitted, electric motors only.
Nearest Launch Address:
32 Windsor Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
The boat ramp is right on a busy road. Use caution.
Launch here along this shore.
No gas powered boats but electric is fine.
A view looking toward the beach.
Description
Dug Pond is a Great Pond located less than one mile west of the center of Natick. Dug Pond is a small body of water in Natick, Massachusetts. It is home to Memorial Beach, one of few swimming beaches in Natick, and its eastern shore is the site of Natick High School.
Memorial Beach
Memorial Beach is used in the summer for swimmers on day and season passes boasting a picnic area, snack bar, small playground, floating dock, and a separate platform with a diving board. A small building contains showers, bathrooms, and a changing area. The beach is also the start and finish of the swimming leg of the Natick Mini Triathlon. Swimming in the rest of the pond is not as common but is done by swimmers who are in need of larger areas. For details on programs and access, click the button below:
Fishing
Annual stockings of trout provide most of the action and fishing pressure at this pond every spring. Shore fishing is very productive at this time. The pond also produces some nice Largemouth Bass during the summer months and the panfishing is also good. This pond is also a pretty good bet for local ice fishermen. Dug Pond has produced Carp and Brook Trout that meet the minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sport fishing Awards Program.
Dug Pond Car Top Boat Access
Position: 42°16.74'N 71°21.75'W
Boat Launch:
Boat Launch:
There is a small paved parking area for about 4 vehicles.
Unload there and carry down to the water.
No gas motors are permitted, electric motors only.
Nearest Launch Address:
126 Pond Street Natick, MA 01760
Park as seen here with room for more than 4 vehicles.
Follow this trail to the water with your car top boat.
No gas powered boats but electric is fine.
Launch as seen here.
