What activities are allowed on Haggett's Pond?
Haggett's Pond is the Town of Andover's Drinking Water Reservoir. Passive Recreation activities are allowed in and around Haggett's Pond including: Walking, Hiking, Jogging, and Biking.
In order to fish you must have a valid fishing license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Information on how to obtain a fishing license can be found here https://www.mass.gov/how-to/buy-your-freshwater-fishing-license
Only rowboats are allowed on Haggett's Pond. No motors of any kind are permissible. All rowboats must be registered with the Town. Residents may obtain a boat registration from the Treasurer’s Office located at Town Offices 36 Bartlet Street; but only after obtaining a Massachusetts Fishing License.
The following activities are not allowed on Haggett's Pond:
No Swimming, Bathing or Wading
No Dogs in the Water.
No Hip Waders shall be worn—Fish from shoreline or rowboat only
No Ice Fishing,
No Ice Skating
No Canoes
No Kayaks
No Windsurfers
No Paddleboards
No Sailboats
No Dogs or other animals may enter the water