Fishing Boot Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Boot Pond lies within the bounds of Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The setting is open valley. Around 69 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. On our Plymouth County list it sits near the top for size. 4.2 miles away sits Plymouth, the nearest town. It is 22 miles to New Bedford, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Boot Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Plymouth County include tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Boot Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 29°F on the long-run figures. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Boot Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Boot Pond Conservation Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Hallfield Pond is 0.2 miles distant. Check the position on Boot Pond before loading the car.