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Kayaking on Manchaug Pond - in Sutton MA Rating: One-and-a-Half Stars - A good-sized pond. You can launch at the state boat ramp for $6 (in year 2012). I had a good time paddling around the pond. Some islands on the northwest. There is some shallow spot on the north center that makes you wonder why people will be standing in the middle of the pond.   Put in at state ramp off Torrey Road   in Sutton MA. Fee applie$. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Manchaug Pond   Dam   Pond name from the Indian chief   that drowned in this pond. Family camp   grounds Pond can be busy   with powered boats. Sutton Pond   Dam Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Manchaug Pond Association Town of Sutton MA: Manchauge Pond (with photos) King's Family Campground Lake Manchaug Camping Old Holbrook Place Family Campground Number of original photos on this page : 42 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At Manchaug Pond launch in Sutton MA. Trip date is July 2012. Just launched on Manchaug Pond. Looking directly across from the launch . . . I will paddle north along the coast on my right and circumnavigate the pond. Looking west to the other side of Manchaug Pond. Ducks on Manchaug Pond. People in the middle of Manchaug Pond on a shallow area. Looking at the north east corner of Manchaug Pond. Very shallow area in the middle of the pond. I am now paddling to the west to coast along that side on my way back. This island is "Private Property". Going around the island . . . Another privately-owned island. This one has a house on it. Water-skier. Paddling south on the western coast. I am now half-way to the ramp where I came from. Good trip. I was on the water for an hour and a half.