Lower Delaney Pond near Stow: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Worcester County end of Massachusetts holds Lower Delaney Pond. It sits in lake country bush. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Stow lies 2.1 miles from the water. After that come Bolton at 3.2 miles and Boxborough at 3.4 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lower Delaney Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Worcester County: bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow bullhead. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lower Delaney Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 24°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Lower Delaney Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. Annie Moore Land runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Elizabeth Brook Reservoir, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Lower Delaney Pond locally before you travel.