Great Pond Upper Reservoir Fishing Guide, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Massachusetts holds Great Pond Upper Reservoir, in Norfolk County. The shore lies 5.7 miles out. The water covers some 192 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Few waters listed in Norfolk County are bigger. The town to know is Randolph, 1.9 miles out. Braintree follows at 2.2 miles, then Holbrook at 3 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Great Pond Upper Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Norfolk County include bluegill, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Great Pond Upper Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 27°F in January and 73°F in July. A lid forms in a hard winter only. 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. The season on Great Pond Upper Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Fin, Fur and Feather Conservation Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Great Pond at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Great Pond Upper Reservoir as something to verify.