Greenwood Pond near Templeton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Greenwood Pond is set in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The water sits 1,037 feet up. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Worcester County list holds plenty of bigger water. Templeton is the closest town at 1.4 miles. Worcester is the closest city, 24 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Greenwood Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Greenwood Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 68°F in July and bottom out at 20°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Greenwood Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. E Templeton Pond Dam Project takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Partridgeville Pond at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Greenwood Pond are worth checking on the day.