Little Herring Pond Fishing in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Look for Little Herring Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The surface lies 52 feet up. It runs to roughly 81 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It is among the larger waters listed here for Plymouth County. White Island Shores sits 3.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is New Bedford, 22 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Herring Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Plymouth County include tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill and swamp darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Little Herring Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Little Herring Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Trail Parking offers parking about half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Triangle Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Little Herring Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.