High Hill Reservoir in Bristol County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  High Hill Reservoir is listed under Bristol County, Massachusetts. The surface lies 154 feet up. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 3.4 miles away sits Smith Mills, the nearest town. Further out sit Acushnet (4.3 miles) and Acushnet Center (4.3 miles). A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on High Hill Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for Bristol County cover bluegill, tessellated darter and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. High Hill Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 28°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect High Hill Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Part of this sits inside or beside Faunce Reserve, so read the notices. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Turner Pond, 0.9 miles away. For High Hill Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.