Greenwood Pond Fishing Guide, Worcester County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  The Worcester County entry here is Greenwood Pond, in Massachusetts. The land about it is mixed forest. Surface area is around 29 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is high ground by Massachusetts standards. 2.2 miles away sits Westminster, the nearest town. Beyond it, Gardner at 2.7 miles and South Ashburnham at 3.9 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Greenwood Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Worcester County include bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Greenwood Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 68°F, the coldest about 20°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Expect Greenwood Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. The water borders Quag Pond Bog Natural Heritage Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Quag Pond, 0.9 miles away. Confirm before you fish Greenwood Pond.