NBM Dive Site Resource
Hathaway Pond
Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
A clear Cape Cod kettle pond used for shore diving and open-water training.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieuMassWildlife surveys found smallmouth bass in Hathaway Pond and the current pond guide notes that larger fish are reported. Rocky rubble and drop-offs are plausible encounter habitat.
Eric Engbretson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescensMassWildlife surveys found yellow perch in Hathaway Pond and the current guide reports larger examples. Divers may see schools near the rubble-and-sand bottom or depth transitions.
Robert CollettaOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosusMassWildlife surveys found pumpkinseed in Hathaway Pond. The clearest encounter opportunity is around shallow shoreline cover and the pond’s rubble-and-sand transitions.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest RegionOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
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Photographs
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Dive videos
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Location map
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Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
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Why divers know this place
Highlights
Clear kettle pond, sand and rubble bottom, fish, and a submerged cabin cruiser.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Confirm Town of Barnstable parking, beach hours, fees, legal entry, and any seasonal restrictions.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Mixed swimmers and boaters, cold water, changing visibility, and entanglement around the wreck.
At the site
Facilities and support
Town beach, trails, parking, and seasonal facilities; dive support is offsite.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.