Pettee Pond Fishing Guide, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Pettee Pond lies within the bounds of Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It stands 161 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Westwood lies 2 miles from the water. Beyond it, Norwood at 2.2 miles and Walpole at 3.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Pettee Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Norfolk County: bluegill, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, yellow perch and redfin pickerel. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Pettee Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 26°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Pettee Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a mapped slipway roughly half a mile away. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Willett Pond at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Pettee Pond carry more weight than any list.