Lake Massapoag

I usually go to the beach on lake Pearl but it closes early in the season (aug 24^th this year). Labor day Monday I took my family to Massapoag to beat the heat. I had been fishing here years ago and knew to expect the water to be a rust color. I’m not sure if it was because it was late in the season or because of the slight drought we are having but the beach and water was gross. I’m guessing that the water had receded because the shore line was smelly mud and rocks. There was sand further back on the shore but it was dirty and garbage laden. We all left our Crocs and sandals on and tried to make the best of it. My toddlers shoes kept getting sucked off his feet and stuck in the mud. We went out on the dock to jump off and get wet thinking that it would be cleaner away from the shore. Once in the water I could see and feel the particles of muddy grit swirling around and I couldn’t stop thinking that I was swimming in the same stinky mud that lines the shore. We left after about 40 minutes. On the ride out I noticed that we all smelled like stinky lake water so we skipped ice cream and went straight home for showers. It got 2 stars only because I think part of our bad experience may have been due to the drought and time of year but I won’t be back to swim here again.

Great natural resource in town spoiled by lack of upkeep from town. Should find way to keep beach raked and goose poop to minimum. Could be awesome lake retreat, instead feels dirty. How about a few dozen tons of real sand?

I can’t fathom how someone can give a self professed bucolic lake a single star because they came across some glass on the beach, once. I also can’t fathom how that review is considered helpful by Unilocal as four others not listed didn’t qualify. Contrary to the other negative post, non residents can purchase a season pass for $ 100. I pay much more at Duxburry. I also find glass at Duxburry at times. Still, Duxburry gets five stars in case your wondering. As does Ogunquit, which is a better beach, but for reasons that don’t reflect in the five star rating.
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Anyway, Massapoag is terrific and would get a fifth star from me if they hadn’t emptied it so much this spring and if they groomed the beach area more. Otherwise, it Has clean public bathrooms and a great little eatery you can grab foods you likely would not expect. Terrific concerts midweek, which is what we caught by accident and what a special night we had. Will be returning, often.
Now, why are there only five reviews published with Unilocal when in reality they have nine and the latter four are every bit as helpful as the lower ranked ones they choose to publish?

While the lake itself appears very pretty, we were very disappointed with the public beach. There is a fee of $ 20 for families to enter the beach which does have lifeguards. My main complaint is the broken glass all over the sand and in the rocky entry to the water. Sharp broken glass and children everywhere. The town of Sharon or the lifeguards need to make a better effort to provide a safe beach for children and adults, especially given the cost to enter.

When it comes to freshwater lakes within 30 miles (heck dare I say an hour) of Boston I would put Lake Massapoag right at the top. Water quality is good as it’s spring fed. The lake was the site and source for Boston Ice Company back in the day. It’s too small to allow for any motorized boats over 60hph — isn’t that grande? Mostly tranquil sailing and kayaking

I’ve lived in Foxboro almost 2 years and I’m bummed that I didn’t find this place sooner! I knew about the pond but didn’t think there was anywhere I could park to wander around until I came across the beach with a parking lot and facilities. It was a gorgeous fall day so I’m sure the foliage contributed to the natural beauty but I was blown away by this great spot & look forward to coming here in the summer. I took a nice walk around the lake then did my stretching at the water’s edge. I will definitely be back, hopefully every day! I imagine it might get too crowded in summer & not sure if it’s open to non-​residents to park in season? The water didn’t look like anything I’d want to swim in so I wouldn’t call it a «beach» but it’s a lovely place to walk, relax, take in the scenery, and hang out.

Are you kidding me? What a disgusting lake. The water is dirty, the beach is small and littered with trash, the weeds are only a few inches from the shore… Never again will I try to swim there.

Lake Massapoag is a wonderful natural feature in Sharon Massachusetts. A 353 acre body of water with boating, swimming and fishing.
The size-​able parking area and bandstand serve as a great location for Independence Day festivities for the community with an old time carnival atmosphere which continues for hours leading up to the fireworks.
In past times there was a railroad not far that brought Boston’s movers and shakers to the lake for summer recreation. Some of the buildings from that time remain, at least partially, such as the present day senior center.
Lake Massapoag is the headwater of Canoe River as well as Massapoag Brook. The Canoe River leads to Taunton River and eventually to Narragansett Bay. Massapoag Brook flows to the Neponset River which empties into Dorchester Bay.
One of the more interesting wildlife facts about Lake Massapoag is that there is a species of eel which migrates up the Atlantic coast and all the way to Lake Massapoag, moving overland nocturnally during rainy nights.