Little Smelt Pond in Plymouth County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Plymouth County in Massachusetts is where Little Smelt Pond sits. The bank gives way to farm and woodlot. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Plymouth County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, North Plymouth, is 2 miles away. Then Kingston, 2.2 miles, and Plymouth, 2.7 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Smelt Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Little Smelt Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. The season stretches long at both ends here. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Little Smelt Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Smelt Pond sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Little Smelt Pond are worth checking on the day.