Ashuelot Pond facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ashuelot Pond
Ashuelot Pond Location in New Hampshire Show map of New Hampshire Ashuelot Pond Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Coordinates	43°09′05″N 72°08′57″W / 43.15139°N 72.14917°W / 43.15139; -72.14917
Primary inflows	Ashuelot River
Primary outflows	Ashuelot River
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	2.9 mi (4.7 km)
Max. width	0.7 mi (1.1 km)
Surface area	360 acres (150 ha)
Average depth	8 ft (2.4 m)
Max. depth	26 ft (7.9 m)
Surface elevation	1,443 ft (440 m)
Settlements	Washington

Ashuelot Pond is a lovely body of water covering about 368 acres. It's found in Washington, a town in Sullivan County, western New Hampshire, United States. This pond is part of the Ashuelot River, which eventually flows into the larger Connecticut River.

Discover Ashuelot Pond

Ashuelot Pond is a great place for outdoor fun and enjoying nature. It's known for its calm waters and the wildlife you can spot around its shores. The pond's bottom is mostly muddy.

Fun Activities at the Pond

You can enjoy many activities at Ashuelot Pond.

• Boating: It's a popular spot for boating. However, there's a special rule: personal watercraft (like jet skis) that carry two people or less are not allowed by the state of New Hampshire.
• Fishing: Anglers love to fish here because of the many types of fish that live in the pond.
• Wildlife Watching: If you enjoy nature, you'll love watching the different animals and birds that call this pond home.

What Fish Live Here?

Ashuelot Pond is known as a "warmwater fishery." This means its waters are warm enough for certain types of fish to thrive. You might catch or see these fish:

• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass
• Chain pickerel
• Yellow perch
• Pumpkinseed
• Horned pout
• American eel

Pond Associations

There are groups of people who care about Ashuelot Pond and work to keep it healthy and enjoyable for everyone. These groups include the Ashuelot Pond Association and the LAE Association. They often help with things like keeping the water clean and making sure people follow the rules for using the pond.