New England Paddler
South Meadow Pond, Mossy Pond, and Coachlace Pond
South Meadow Pond, Mossy Pond, and Coachlace Pond
Last Updated: 11/2024
STATISTICS
- Skill Level: Flat water
- Estimated Time: 2 hours
- Perimeter: 6.0 miles
- USGS Map: Hudson MA
Physical Features:
- Max Depth: 27 feet
- Avg Depth: 9 feet
- Terrain Type: Houses, Island, Railroad Track, Woods, several culverts.
- South Meadow Pond
- Area: 129 acres
- Perimeter: 1.8 + 1.8 = 3.6 miles
- Mossy Pond
- Area: 28 acres
- Perimeter: 1.3 miles
- Area: 28 acres
- Coachlace Pond
- Area 33 acres
- Perimeter: 1.1 miles
- Area 33 acres
Fish Population
- Last survey: 1997
- 11 Species: Rainbow Trout from the spring stocking. Resident gamefish include largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Yellow perch, white perch, black crappie, bluegills, pumpkinseeds, brown bullheads, and yellow bullheads compose the panfish fauna. Golden shiners are also present.
National Inventory of Dams
Mossy Pond Dike
NID ID: MA00106S002
Owner: Clinton Housing Authority
Owner Type: Local Government
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 10 feet
NID Storage: 1,875 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1847
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 05/05/2022
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: YES
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision: 06/21/2022
Owner: Clinton Housing Authority
Owner Type: Local Government
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 10 feet
NID Storage: 1,875 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1847
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 05/05/2022
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: YES
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision: 06/21/2022
National Inventory of Dams
Mossy Pond Dam
NID ID: MA00106S001
Owner: Tyca Real Estate LLC
Owner Type: Private
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 18 feet
NID Storage: 670 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1876
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 04/18/2017
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: NO
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision:
Owner: Tyca Real Estate LLC
Owner Type: Private
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 18 feet
NID Storage: 670 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1876
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 04/18/2017
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: NO
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision:
National Inventory of Dams
Coachlace Pond Dam
NID ID: MA00106
Owner: Tyca Real Estate LLC
Owner Type: Private
Purpose: Recreation, Water Supply
NID Height: 13 feet
NID Storage: 201 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1846
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 08/15/2017
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: NO
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision:
Owner: Tyca Real Estate LLC
Owner Type: Private
Purpose: Recreation, Water Supply
NID Height: 13 feet
NID Storage: 201 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1846
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 08/15/2017
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: NO
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision:
South Meadow Pond Launch
Position: 42-24.86 N 71-42.60 W
Boat Launch:
Boat Launch:
An improved access on South Meadow Road which bisects South Meadow Pond for canoe and car top boats
accessability to the three ponds.
accessability to the three ponds.
Nearest Launch Address:
48 South Meadow Road, Clinton, MA 01510
Coachlace Pond - Alternate Access
- Nearest Address: 2 Coachlace Street, Clinton, MA 01510
- Access: Duck Harbor Park
- Position: 42-24.90 N 71-41.55 W
The corner of New Harbor Road and Coachlace Street
Description
Located approximately one and a half miles southwest of Clinton center. The eastern portion of South Meadow pond is connected to Mossy Pond and Coachlace Pond by navigable culverts.
The island in Mossy Pond is Public Land. The land separating South Meadow Pond and Mossy Pond that is wooded and has a powerline crossing is also public land.
Fishing
Each spring trout are stocked to provide recreational sport fishing. Due to its proximity to Clinton, fishing pressure is usually moderate to heavy, particularly in the spring. Fishing for bass and pickerel should be productive, as good cover is present along much of the shorelines. Winter jigging for yellow perch should result in some good creels. For those who enjoy catching and eating bullheads (hornpout), there are good populations in all three ponds.
