Buswell Pond near Gloucester: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Buswell Pond in Essex County, Massachusetts. The ground round it is farm and woodlot. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Essex County are larger. The closest town, Gloucester, is 1.6 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Boston, 25 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Buswell Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Essex County, recorded fish include Atlantic cod, alewife, bluegill, striped bass and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Buswell Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 27°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Buswell Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The slipway at Freshwater Cove Landing is half a mile away. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Upper Banjo Pond, 1 mile away. What applies at Buswell Pond may have changed since it was mapped.