Loon Pond Fishing in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Set in Plymouth County, Loon Pond is a Massachusetts water. It sits at 10 feet above sea level. It measures about 26 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is low-lying compared with other Massachusetts water we list. North Lakeville lies 0.8 miles from the water. The big place round here is New Bedford, 15 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Loon Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Plymouth County records list tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Loon Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 28°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Loon Pond fishes to that pattern most years. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is The Reservoir, 1.1 miles out. For Loon Pond in particular, ask before you travel.