Fishing at Breeds Pond, Essex County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  In Massachusetts, Breeds Pond belongs to Essex County. Around the bank it is open valley. At about 205 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It ranks high for size among our Essex County listings. For a base, Lynn sits 1.7 miles out. For a city, Boston is 9.3 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Breeds Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Essex County names alewife, bluegill and striped bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Breeds Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 27°F in January up to 72°F in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Breeds Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. A toilet block sits half a mile away. This sits inside Lynn Woods Reservation, so read the reserve notices first. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Sluice Pond at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Breeds Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.