Rainbow Pond in Norfolk County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, sits Rainbow Pond. The country round it is mixed woodland from end to end. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Norfolk County are larger. The closest town, Walpole, is 0.7 miles distant. It is 16 miles to South Boston, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Rainbow Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Norfolk County include bluegill, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, yellow perch and redfin pickerel. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Rainbow Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 26°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Rainbow Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There is a toilet block some 0.9 miles out. Clark Pond Reservoir takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Diamond Pond is 0.4 miles distant. Ask locally about Rainbow Pond if anything is unclear.