Old House Pond near Vineyard Haven: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Old House Pond belongs to Dukes County, Massachusetts. It sits at 69 feet above sea level. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Vineyard Haven is the closest place, 3.3 miles off. New Bedford is the closest city, 20 miles away. Other water nearby: 0.4 miles away is Seths Pond, James Pond at 0.9 miles, 1.4 miles away is Flat Bottom Pond, Doggetts Pond at 2.2 miles and 2.2 miles away is Priester Pond. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Old House Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name American eel, striped bass, alewife and rainbow smelt. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Fish Old House Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 30°F on the long-run figures. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Old House Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. The water borders Whipporwill, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Seths Pond is 0.4 miles distant. For Old House Pond in particular, ask before you travel.