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Picture Lake (Flax Pond)

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What is Picture Lake (Flax Pond) like?

A town-owned freshwater pond (also called Flax Pond) in Pocasset with a long sandy shoreline and warm, shallow water that is great for swimming and wading. Rarely crowded - a quiet alternative to the saltwater beaches.

Plan your beach day

Picture Lake (Flax Pond)

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Old County Road, Pocasset (Bourne), MA 02559

Rules from Town of Bourne Dept. of Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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Freshwater pond: no tides.

What’s there?

Faces
Not noted
Water
Shallow
Current
Calm, slow
Restrooms
Yes
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
Not noted
Parking
Resident sticker only
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Small lot along Old County Road

Stickers and fees

Bourne resident beach sticker required ($25/year, $15 seniors).

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Calm Water, Families, Swimming

Where is it?

Old County Road, Pocasset (Bourne), MA 02559.

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Plan your beach day

Picture Lake (Flax Pond)

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Old County Road, Pocasset (Bourne), MA 02559

Rules from Town of Bourne Dept. of Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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