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Shaw Pond is an 80-100 acre pond located in Becket/Otis in scenic Berkshire County, offering a pleasant destination for kayakers, canoeists, and anglers. The Division of Forests and Parks maintains a single surfaced boat ramp on the southwestern shore of the pond, accessed off Route 8. This ramp is designed primarily for shallow draft and car-top boats, making it ideal for kayaks and canoes.
The pond provides approximately 1.5 miles of paddling around its perimeter, making it suitable for recreational paddling and fishing. Anglers will find stocked brook, rainbow, and brown trout, along with native fish populations. The calm, protected waters make Shaw Pond a good choice for paddlers seeking a manageable day trip in the Berkshires. Be aware that the ramp's shallow draft design means it's best suited for lighter vessels and may have seasonal water level variations typical of ponds in this region.