Fish Pond near Fiskdale: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Fish Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It stands 614 feet above sea level. Supplies mean a trip to Fiskdale, 2.4 miles off. Then Sturbridge, 2.5 miles, and Southbridge, 5.4 miles. Nearest other option: Walker Pond sits 1.2 miles out, Cedar Pond 1.6 miles, Alum Pond sits 1.9 miles out, Quacumquasit Pond 2.1 miles and Pistol Pond sits 2.1 miles out. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fish Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Worcester County include bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. Work Fish Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 23°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. That is the shape of the year on Fish Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Plimpton Community Forest 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. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Walker Pond is 1.2 miles distant. Rules at Fish Pond are worth checking on the day.