Fishing Mine Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Out in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, sits Mine Brook. Land around it is open valley. The nearest town is Medway, 1.6 miles away. The big place round here is Worcester, 21 miles distant. What else is close: Park Pond near enough 0.7 miles, Milk Pond 1.2 miles, Populatic Pond near enough 2.5 miles, Kingsbury Pond 3 miles and Beaver Pond near enough 3.3 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Mine Brook

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Gravel runs and silted pools fish quite differently, so treat them apart. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Fish documented in Norfolk County include bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Mine Brook the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 25°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Mine Brook.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Park Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Mine Brook.