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Pearce Lake (Lower Pond)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Pearce Lake (Lower Pond), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: PFAS
Massachusetts also has statewide guidance
Massachusetts publishes rules that apply to lakes across the state — 1 recommendation covering 1 species — in addition to anything listed for Pearce Lake (Lower Pond) below.
Strictest statewide rule: All Other Species — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
What's safe to eat from Pearce Lake (Lower Pond)
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per week due to elevated PFAS. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PFAS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-02
Is it legal to keep?
These are Massachusetts's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 12" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 28" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Chain Pickerel | 15" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Inland Trout | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Massachusetts — Massachusetts DFW
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.7 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.7 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.4 mi Directions
- Kazmiera Marina marina 2.4 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.