Gushee Pond Fishing in Bristol County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Gushee Pond sits in Bristol County, out in Massachusetts. The country round it is open valley from end to end. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is low-lying compared with other Massachusetts water we list. The nearest place of any size is Raynham Center, 1.7 miles away. Providence is the closest city, 21 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Gushee Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Bristol County: bluegill, tessellated darter, pumpkinseed and swamp darter. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Gushee Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 27°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Gushee Pond regularly works to that calendar. Fish feed harder before a change in weather than after it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest mapped parking is 0.9 miles away, so the last stretch is on foot. Chaffee Farms runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Tracy Pond is 0.8 miles distant. Confirm access to Gushee Pond locally before you travel.