Pond · Holland, Hampden, Massachusetts

Holland Pond

Current Lake Rating

Unavailable

Current lake conditions cannot be rated because live water monitoring is unavailable for this destination.

Rating confidence: Low

Should I Go?

Not Enough Data

Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.

Why

  • Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
  • Without current lake-condition data, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.

Current Readings

Live monitoring not available.

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Weather Near Lake

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

63°F

Feels like

64°F

Wind

4 mph W

Wind gust

8 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this lake

Last 6 hours

0.00 in

Last 24 hours

0.00 in

Last 48 hours

0.01 in

Little recent rainfall near this lake.

Next 24 Hours

  • Sat 4 AM

    Clear

    Temp 61°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

  • Sat 8 AM

    Clear

    Temp 64°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Sat 12 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 71°F

    Chance 4%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Sat 4 PM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 74°F

    Chance 27%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Sat 8 PM

    Drizzle

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 25%

    Precip 0.04 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Sun 12 AM

    Drizzle

    Temp 61°F

    Chance 7%

    Precip 0.02 in

    Wind 3 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Rain

    High 74°F / Low 60°F

    Chance 36%

    Precip 0.15 in

    Max gust 18 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Drizzle

    High 69°F / Low 53°F

    Chance 8%

    Precip 0.02 in

    Max gust 18 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Overcast

    High 78°F / Low 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 19 mph

  • Tue, Sep 8

    Overcast

    High 80°F / Low 56°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 9 mph

Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.

Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.

Weather data: Open-Meteo

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Holland Pond.

High confidenceLast verified: Jul 11, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Fishery overview

Holland Pond (Lake Siog) is a 70-acre Quinebaug River impoundment with northern pike, largemouth bass, and seasonal stocked trout. No live USGS lake/reservoir continuous water observations are assigned; conditions rely on weather-by-coordinates.

Target species

  • Largemouth Bass

    Micropterus nigricans

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife names largemouth bass at Holland Pond.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Northern Pike

    Esox lucius

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife states Holland Pond produces northern pike.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Chain Pickerel

    Esox niger

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife names chain pickerel at Holland Pond.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    MassWildlife notes trout fishing coincides with annual stockings; Holland Pond appears on Connecticut Valley trout stocked waters.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Black Crappie

    Pomoxis nigromaculatus

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife names black crappie at Holland Pond.

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Common Carp

    Cyprinus carpio

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MassWildlife names common carp at Holland Pond.

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Small Hampden County impoundment with mixed pike, bass, and seasonal trout habitat.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Access and Public Fishing Rights

MassWildlife lists canoe/kayak launch sites. Confirm current launch and parking details on official MassWildlife sources.

Stocking information

Included on MassWildlife trout stocking locations; warmwater species are established. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for Holland Pond before fishing.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
  • Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
  • Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Holland, Hampden, Massachusetts

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The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.

Lake Details

Town

Holland

County

Hampden

Surface Area

70 acres

Maximum Depth

24 ft

Average Depth

10 ft

Target Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Black Crappie, Trout

Public Access

Public

Boat Launch

Available

Description

Also known as Lake Siog; 70-acre Quinebaug River impoundment in Holland. MassWildlife lists average depth 10 ft and maximum depth 24 ft, with canoe/kayak launch sites. Trout fishing is best in early spring and fall with annual stockings; warmwater species include northern pike, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, carp, and black crappie. Included on the 2026 MassWildlife trout stocking locations list. No USGS lake monitoring station identified. Coordinates from the MassWildlife Go Fish MA fishing sites layer / Holland Pond pond map reference point.