Island Grove Pond, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Island Grove Pond is set in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The shore lies 9.1 miles out. Surface area is around 31 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. 0.5 miles away sits Abington, the nearest town. South Boston sits 16 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Island Grove Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Plymouth County: tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Island Grove Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 72°F; the cold one sits at 28°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Island Grove Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. The water borders Shumatuscacant River Conservation 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. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Hobart Pond, 1.9 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Island Grove Pond.