Pond · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Watershops Pond
Location Snapshot
Watershops Pond is an urban western Massachusetts pond with a simple warmwater fishery. The principal supported target is largemouth bass, with common carp providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
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
38°F
Feels like
32°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
11 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 6 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 64°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 57°F / Low 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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 Watershops Pond.
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
Largemouth bass are the primary fish in Watershops Pond at Springfield, and they are established. Common carp are common and established in the same Massachusetts pond. It covers 180 acres.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- 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
Springfield, Hampden, 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
Springfield
County
Hampden
Surface Area
180 acres
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Panfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available