Long Pond (Lakeville/Freetown)
MassWildlife describes Long Pond as a 1,780-acre great pond and the largest natural pond in Massachusetts, in Lakeville and Freetown, with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Surveys found largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch and bluegill, among others.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Chain Pickerel
Yellow Perch
White Perch
Bluegill
Crappie
Black crappie noted by MassWildlife as producing award-size fish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Freetown boat rampPublicTown of Freetown concrete ramp off Route 18 on the southeast corner; parking for 47 trailers; weekend/holiday parking fee may apply; shore access limited to the area next to the ramp.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | 12 in | 5 combined |
| Chain Pickerel | 15 in | 5 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Long Pond (Lakeville/Freetown) ↗Local tips
- Maximum depth is only 15 feet (average 6), so work shallow cover and weed edges.
- Shore access is limited to the area beside the Freetown ramp, so a boat opens up the pond.
- Asian clams are present: empty live wells and clean plants off boats and trailers.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.