Lake · Lakeville, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Long Pond (Lakeville / Freetown)
Location Snapshot
Long Pond in Lakeville and Freetown is a 1,780-acre natural pond averaging about six feet deep, making it one of Massachusetts’ larger shallow pond fisheries. Chain pickerel are the primary supported target, while white and yellow perch add a strong panfish component to its warmwater identity.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
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.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
44°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
11 mph N
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Tue 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 52°F / Low 48°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 46°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 52°F / Low 40°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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 Long Pond (Lakeville / Freetown).
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
Long Pond in Lakeville and Freetown is a very large, shallow warmwater lake. Largemouth bass and chain pickerel are the main fish, and both are established. White perch and yellow perch are common. The lake covers 1,780 acres, averages 6 feet deep, and reaches 15 feet.
Target species
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
White Perch
Morone americana
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Lakeville, Plymouth, Massachusetts
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
Lakeville
County
Plymouth
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Long Pond (Lakeville / Freetown).
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current seasons and limits for Long Pond Lakeville/Freetown.
Surface Area
1780 acres
Maximum Depth
15 ft
Average Depth
6 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Not available