TOHG kayakers were invited to paddle on the Great Herring Pond in Plymouth. There were 14 paddlers total on this trip, from TOHG, the Kayaking Network of the Pinehills and BASK (Bay Area Senior Paddlers). In order for all of us to squeeze into the parking lot, cars had to be double-parked, but no one seemed to mind!
The weather was perfect for this trip. After we paddled across the 424-acre pond, we stopped for a brief, delightful swim, at the far end of the pond. While paddling around the pond, we saw a summer camp.
The Great Herring Pond Access Site is located on the Bourne/Plymouth town line. It features a shallow gravel boat ramp, suitable for small motorized boats, canoes and kayaks.
Great Herring Pond is a 424-acre freshwater pond located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with a portion extending into Bourne. It's known for its recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, and summer camps. The pond is also ecologically significant, with a herring run and designated as part of the Herring River Watershed Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC).
According to the Plymouth Trails Guide, the Herring Pond Wampanoag tribe referred to the area around the south and west of Great Herring Pond as Comassakumkanut. The tribe has inhabited the area for thousands of years. To learn more about local tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Herring Pond Wampanoag shares information on its website.
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