Flis Pond Fishing in Worcester County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Flis Pond lies in Worcester County, in Massachusetts. It stands 1,007 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Worcester County are larger. Nearest town is Baldwinville, 1.7 miles off. It is 28 miles to Worcester, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Flis Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Worcester County list bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Flis Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 68°F, the coldest about 20°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Flis Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Town Farm Road Conservation Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Stoddard Pond is 0.6 miles distant. Rules at Flis Pond are worth checking on the day.