Town(s):
Sandwich MA
County:
Barnstable
Size:
83
acres
Average Depth:
18
feet
Maximum Depth:
33
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Snake Pond is an 83 acre natural kettle-hole pond with an average depth of 18 feet and a maximum depth of 33 feet. The pond is fed by groundwater and the pond level reflects groundwater levels. Transparency is excellent, extending to 22 feet, and aquatic vegetation is common, although with the exception of near-shore areas, most of it is submergence. The pond’s 1.6 miles of shoreline are moderately developed with houses on the northern and southeastern ends and a summer camp (Camp Good News) on the eastern shore. The town beach at the southern end of the pond is heavily used by swimmers during the summer months.
Vegetation Growth:
Minimal
Non-native Species:
Fishing Comments:
Species of Fish Found: Largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, white perch, smallmouth bass, bluegill, white sucker, yellow perch, brown bullhead, banded killifish and chain pickerel.
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments:
Provided by a town right-of-way to which includes an unimproved launching area suitable for light trailered craft, cartop boats and canoes. The parking lot is small and can handle approximately five vehicles.
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Shoreline Development:
50-75%
