Fishing Forge Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Set in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, this is Forge Pond. The sea is 13 miles distant. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. East Bridgewater lies 0.2 miles from the water. West Bridgewater is 2.7 miles away, with Bridgewater at 3.2 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Forge Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Plymouth County records list tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Forge Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 28°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Forge Pond around it. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Church Street Conservation Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Hobart Pond, 3.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Forge Pond locally before you travel.