Bartholowmew Pond Fishing in Essex County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Bartholowmew Pond is one of the Essex County waters in Massachusetts. The coast is 3.7 miles away. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. South Peabody lies 0.9 miles from the water. Boston is the closest city, 11 miles away. Nearby alternatives: Craig Pond about 0.7 miles, Browns Pond 0.8 miles, Lily Mere about 0.9 miles, Spring Pond 1.1 miles and Spring Pond about 1.2 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Bartholowmew Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name alewife, bluegill, striped bass and pumpkinseed. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Take Bartholowmew Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 27°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Bartholowmew Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Part of this sits inside or beside Eleanor Dr., so read the notices. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Craig Pond, 0.7 miles out. Ask locally about Bartholowmew Pond if anything is unclear.