Redds Pond, Massachusetts: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Essex County entry here is Redds Pond, in Massachusetts. Elevation runs to 66 feet. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Essex County. Head to Marblehead, 0.9 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Salem (2.5 miles) and Beverly Cove (3 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Redds Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Essex County, recorded fish include Atlantic cod, alewife, bluegill and striped bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Redds Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 27°F for January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Redds Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Kellehers Pond at 3.9 miles is the sensible second choice. For Redds Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.