Bonney Pond, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Plymouth County in Massachusetts is where Bonney Pond sits. The setting is rolling hill. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Plymouth County list holds plenty of bigger water. Plympton lies 0.7 miles from the water. The big place round here is New Bedford, 24 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bonney Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open biodiversity records for Plymouth County list tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Bonney Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 28°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Bonney Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Town Forest takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Plympton Bog North Reservoir at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Bonney Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.