Pierce Avenue Pond, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Pierce Avenue Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It stands 10 feet above sea level. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Plymouth County standards. For a base, Freetown sits 3.9 miles out. The nearest city of size is New Bedford, 13 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Pierce Avenue Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Plymouth County, recorded fish include tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Pierce Avenue Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Pierce Avenue Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Cr #1 covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Egger Bog Pond is 1.2 miles off. For Pierce Avenue Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.