Spears Pond Fishing Guide, Hampden County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Spears Pond is one of the Hampden County listings for Massachusetts. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest place of any size is Suffield Depot, 4.2 miles away. It is 6.8 miles to Springfield, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Spears Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Hampden County records list bluegill, white sucker and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Spears Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 24°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about late December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Spears Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Harts Pond at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Spears Pond are worth checking on the day.