Fishing at Meadow Brook Pond, Bristol County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Meadow Brook Pond is set in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The setting is farm and woodlot on every side. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is low-lying compared with other Massachusetts water we list. Norton at 2.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Providence, 15 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Meadow Brook Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Bristol County records list bluegill, tessellated darter, pumpkinseed, swamp darter and chain pickerel among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Meadow Brook Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Meadow Brook Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. The water borders Woodward Springs, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Willis Pond is 2.1 miles off. Treat access at Meadow Brook Pond as something to verify.