Dam Pond Fishing in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  In Massachusetts, Dam Pond falls inside Barnstable County. It lies 20 feet above sea level. Nearest place of any size is North Falmouth, 1.1 miles away. The nearest city of size is New Bedford, 16 miles away. Within a short drive: Wings Pond near enough 0.5 miles, Trout Pond 0.8 miles, Flax Pond near enough 0.9 miles, Crocker Pond 1.1 miles and Cedar Lake near enough 1.2 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Dam Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Dam Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 29°F in January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Dam Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Wing Pond runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Wings Pond at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Dam Pond for certain.