Fishing Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Out in Essex County, Massachusetts, sits Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir. The sea is 8.9 miles distant. Surface area is around 92 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. On our Essex County list it sits near the top for size. You are 2.5 miles from Groveland. After that come West Newbury at 4.7 miles and Boxford at 5 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Essex County cover alewife, bluegill, striped bass and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 26°F in January up to 71°F in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. The water borders Conservation Land, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Crane Pond at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir carry more weight than any list.