Fearing Pond Fishing in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  In Massachusetts, Fearing Pond falls inside Plymouth County. The shore lies 6.2 miles out. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, White Island Shores sits 2.7 miles out. For a city, New Bedford is 19 miles off. Water in the same corner: Grassy Pond 0.4 miles off, Doctors Pond lies 0.4 miles on, New Grassy Pond 0.8 miles off, Abner Pond lies 0.8 miles on and Charge Pond 1.1 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Fearing Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Plymouth County cover tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Fearing Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 29°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at Fearing Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Abner Pond covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Grassy Pond sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Fearing Pond carry more weight than any list.