Lily Pond near Cohasset: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lily Pond sits in Norfolk County, out in Massachusetts. Salt water lies 2.9 miles off. Roughly 49 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. Few waters listed in Norfolk County are bigger. Some 1.4 miles away sits Cohasset, the nearest settlement. North Scituate lies 1.6 miles off, Hingham another 4 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lily Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Norfolk County records list bluegill, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel and yellow perch among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Lily Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Lily Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Sanctuary Pond sits 1.3 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Lily Pond is worth confirming on the day.