Crocker Pond in Worcester County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Worcester County end of Massachusetts holds Crocker Pond. The ground around here is rolling bush. With some 112 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The full circuit measures close to 2.0 miles on foot. Size puts it in the front rank of our Worcester County list. 2.2 miles away sits Westminster, the nearest town. It is 22 miles to Worcester, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Crocker Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Worcester County include bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow bullhead. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Crocker Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 68°F, with January the cold end at about 21°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near mid December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Crocker Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Round Meadow Pond is 1.9 miles distant. Nothing on Crocker Pond should be assumed from this page alone.