Fishing at Combes Pond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Combes Pond lies within the bounds of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It sits at 696 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Sheffield sits 1.9 miles from the bank. Berkshire Heights is 5.2 miles and Great Barrington 5.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Combes Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records held for Berkshire County cover brown trout, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and brook trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Combes Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 69°F and January near 22°F on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Combes Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The water borders Schenob Brook Acec, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Fawn Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Combes Pond for certain.