Great Herring Pond

Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Great Herring Pond, locally known as Lake Manomet, is a 424-acre great pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in a county of the same name.

Boston Logan International is located 53 miles north. The closest location for urgent care is Tobey Hospital, 12 miles southwest in Wareham, Massachusetts.

Residents can shop at the nearby Cape Cod Mall, a luxury shopping center 20 miles east in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

When you get hungry, grab a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant, like Flynn's Irish Pub, Marylou's Coffee, Rock Bottom Galley, and the Blueberry Muffin Restaurant.

Life on the Water

Great Herring Pond is a critical component of the Buzzard Bay Watershed, as it supports one of the best herring runs in the state. Herring spawn in this pond, then move into Cape Cod Canal, attracting striped bass.

A ramp is available for residents to get onto the water off Sandy Pond Road. This unpaved launch is best suited for kayaks and other car-top craft, but larger boats can be launched with a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Once on the water, cast a line! Anglers should expect to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, brown bullhead, sunfish, golden shiner, white sucker, and eel.

What's Nearby?

There are 10 golf courses/clubs within 10 miles for those in the family who can't spend enough time on the green! The closest ones are White Cliffs Country Club, Atlantic Country Club, and Sandwich Hollows Golf Club.

Residents of Great Herring are a little over a mile away from Sagamore Beach, a two-mile stretch of gorgeous Cape Cod sand.

Explore the great outdoors at nearby Myles Standish State Forest, a 12,000-acre property offering 16 ponds, hiking trails, hunting, and 35 miles of equestrian trails.

Explore Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts, makes for a fantastic day trip as it is packed with history!

Visit the Plymouth Rock Historical Landmark, a waterfront monument showcasing the storied rock where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620.

Check out the Mayflower ll, a full-scale replica of a 17th-century Pilgrim ship with exhibits and tours led by costumed guides.

Another important spot in Plymouth is the Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest public museum in the U.S. Built in 1824, you can find archives of items from the early Pilgrims.

Need some lunch in between stops at Plymouth? East Bay Grille, Dillon's Local, and Mamma Mia's of Plymouth Waterfront have you covered!

Why Great Herring Pond?

If you're looking for a lake home that's right off the beach, then you've found the perfect match in Great Herring Pond!