Harrington Pool, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Harrington Pool is set in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bank is 253 feet above sea level. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. Most waters listed here for Worcester County are larger. The nearest town is Mendon, 2.7 miles away. Beyond it, Uxbridge at 2.7 miles and Whitinsville at 3.2 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Harrington Pool

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open biodiversity records for Worcester County list bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow bullhead. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Harrington Pool a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 25°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Expect Harrington Pool to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. E. Kent Swift Wildlife Management Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Pout Pond is 1.6 miles distant. What applies at Harrington Pool may have changed since it was mapped.