Little Harbor Reservoir, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Massachusetts, Little Harbor Reservoir belongs to Norfolk County. It sits 1.4 miles in from the sea. It covers about 18 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Cohasset is the closest town at 1.1 miles. North Scituate is 2.9 miles and Hingham 4.2 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Little Harbor Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Little Harbor Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 28°F in January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Little Harbor Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Part of this sits inside or beside Steinmetz Wildlife Reserve, so read the notices. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Sanctuary Pond is 1.2 miles distant. Check the position at Little Harbor Reservoir before loading the car.