Fishing Fisher Pond in Dukes County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Fisher Pond is one of the Dukes County waters in Massachusetts. It sits 1.9 miles in from the sea. West Tisbury sits 1.5 miles from the bank. After that come Vineyard Haven at 6.2 miles and Oak Bluffs at 7.9 miles. Within a short drive: Crocker Pond near enough 0.6 miles, Priester Pond at 0.9 miles, Harlock Pond near enough 1.1 miles, Grey Pond at 1.3 miles and Looks Pond near enough 1.5 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Fisher Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name American eel, striped bass and alewife. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Fisher Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 70°F and January reads 30°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Fisher Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. The water borders Waskosims Rock, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Crocker Pond is 0.6 miles off. For Fisher Pond in particular, ask before you travel.