Fawn Pond near White Island Shores: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Fawn Pond lies within the bounds of Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It sits 5.3 miles in from the sea. Roughly 44 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. For supplies, White Island Shores is 1.9 miles out. Beyond it, Buzzards Bay at 5.7 miles and Onset at 6 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fawn Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Plymouth County include tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Fawn Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 29°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Fawn Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Deer Pond is 0.7 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Fawn Pond.