Homer Pond near West Tisbury: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Homer Pond in Dukes County, Massachusetts. The shore lies 2.1 miles out. It measures about 31 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is low-lying compared with other Massachusetts water we list. West Tisbury lies 3.2 miles from the water. New Bedford is the closest city, 25 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Homer Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Salt or brackish and tidal: fish the flow, rest at slack, and watch the mud on a falling tide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Dukes County cover American eel, striped bass, alewife and rainbow smelt. The shape of Homer Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 30°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Homer Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Long Point Wildlife Refuge covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Fresh Pond is 0.3 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Homer Pond.