Great Sandy Bottom Pond Fishing in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Out in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, sits Great Sandy Bottom Pond. It lies 66 feet above sea level. It measures about 103 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 1.6 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Few waters listed in Plymouth County are bigger. The nearest town is Hanson, 2.9 miles away. For a city, South Boston is 22 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Great Sandy Bottom Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Plymouth County cover tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Great Sandy Bottom Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 28°F for January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Great Sandy Bottom Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Furnace Pond, 0.4 miles away. What applies at Great Sandy Bottom Pond may have changed since it was mapped.