Long Pond Fishing in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  In Massachusetts, Long Pond falls inside Barnstable County. The water sits 30 feet up. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Yarmouth Port sits 0.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Yarmouth at 1.7 miles and Barnstable at 2.2 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Long Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 30°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Long Pond. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Yarmouth Station takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Dennis Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Long Pond before loading the car.